Corporate Human Resources Business Partner

United Ground Express, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Human Resources Business Partner to provide multi-faceted support to multiple workgroups within the organization.

The role focuses on aligning HR strategies with business needs and delivering proactive employee relations and performance management. You will oversee day-to-day HR operations, coordinate employee relations, investigations, and communications on company initiatives, while partnering with leaders across functions.

Qualifications

• 4 - 6 years of HR experience with emphasis on business partnerships.
• Broad knowledge of employee relations, training and investigations.
• Experience with FMLA, EEO laws and related state/federal regulations.
• Strong communication, analytical skills, and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work with all management levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations in corporate functions.
• Coordinate employee relations activities including performance management.
• Conduct investigations and consult with employee groups.
• Communicate changes or company initiatives to impacted workgroups.
• Support labor relations including grievance responses and union reps.
• Lead and conduct employee reasonable accommodation processes.
• Partner with leaders on recognition, recruitment, promotion, retention and development.
• Interface with partners regarding disciplinary actions.
• Address, investigate and resolve employee issues.
• Support new location start-up activities.
• Provide support for performance management including coaching.
• Handle FMLA, ADA, EEO related matters, including mediations and settlement agreements.
• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives and projects.

Skills

HR partnership

Employee relations

Communication skills

FMLA/EEO knowledge

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership liaison

Travel up to 20%

Job description

Corporate Human Resources Business Partner

#26-1037

Airport

HQC UNITED GROUND EXPRESS - 11555 W TOUHY AVE CHICAGO, IL 60666

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$80,000 - $84,000

Job Description

What to expect:

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for providingmulti-facetedsupport to multiple workgroups at United Ground Express.

How you will make an impact:

• Oversee the day-to-day human resources operation in corporate functions.
• Coordinate employee relations activities including performance management and recognition programs.
• Conduct investigations and consultations with all employee work groups.
• Proactively communicate changes or company initiatives to impacted workgroups.
• Support labor relations when needed, including grievance responses and communication with Union Special Reps.
• Lead and conduct employee reasonable accommodation process.
• Partner with business leaders to liaise on issues such as employee recognition, recruitment, promotion, retention, development, change management, company investigations, etc.
• Interface with business partners regarding disciplinary actions.
• Address, investigate and resolve employee issues.
• Support new location start-up activity.
• Provide support for performance management including performance counseling.
• Responsible for supporting the business partners with emphasis in all areas of employee relations including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, EEO, employee appeals, mediations, settlement agreements, conflict resolution, and drug and alcohol programs.
• Leads or supports special projects and cross-functional HR initiatives , applying sound judgment and project discipline to deliver results.

What you will bring:

Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.
• 4 - 6 years of human resources experience with emphasis on business partnerships, employee advocacy, change activities, HR administration and labor activities.
• Broad knowledge of employee relations, training, conflict resolution and investigation experience.
• Experience with FMLA, EEO laws and other employment related state and federal laws & regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deal with complex issues including strong analytical skills.
• Ability to make rational, realistic decisions using good reasoning and sound judgement.
• Observance of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) with strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships as well as develop and deliver fair and equitable solutions.
• Must be self-motivated and have an enhanced ability to prioritize, plan, and execute using good business judgement in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be well organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to effectively work with all levels of management.
• This position requires up to 20% travel, at times with little notice.

Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Labor relations and grievance process management experience.

Note: For internal UGE candidates (current UGE Employees), please be sure to attach the Internal Candidate Eligibility Form, filled out by your direct supervisor, to your application. The form can be found on the UGE Talent Acquisition SharePoint Page or by clicking here: Internal_Candidate_Eligibility_Form.2024

Total Rewards:

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

As a UGE employee you’ll receive the following:

• Flight privileges: Our employees and their families can fly anywhere in the world on stand-by across United Airlines’ amazing global network.
• Discount Program: 20% off for flight tickets with United Airlines
• Vacation, Sick Time, and Floating Holidays
• Access to Medical Plan Options including PPO, Dental, Vision, Personal Accident, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability,
• 401(k)
• Paid Training
• Paid parking or transportation assistance
• Participation in the UGE annual incentive plan

ADA Specifications

• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Requires ability to use computers and other office equipment.
• Requires ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of
• Ability to pass all pre-screening clearancesapplicable to position qualifications.

United Ground Express, as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.

United Ground Express, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants needing assistance with an application should email us [e-mail] .

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