(EWR) Human Resources Business Partner, Hubs

United Ground Express, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges

Discount program

Vacation & leave

Medical plan options

401(k)

Paid training

Parking assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support multiple workgroups around EWR Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ.

The role focuses on onboarding, employee relations, and day-to-day HR operations across designated regions. You will lead HRBP development, manage performance reviews, investigations, and labor relations tasks while partnering with leaders on recognition, recruitment, and change initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of HR experience with emphasis on business partnerships
• Knowledge of FMLA, EEO laws and related regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple workgroups

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Associate HRBP
• Managing onboarding and new hire process
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations in designated region
• Coordinate employee relations activities including performance management and recognition programs
• Conduct investigations and consultations with all employee work groups
• Partner with business leaders on employee recognition, recruitment, promotion, retention and development

Skills

HR business partner

Employee relations

FMLA/EEO knowledge

Communication skills

Change management

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Travel up to 20%

Job description

(EWR) Human Resources Business Partner, Hubs

#26-1112

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Airport

EWR LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$80,000 - $84,000

Job Description

What to expect:

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

How you will make an impact:

• Lead and develop Associate HRBP
• Managing onboarding and new hire process
• Oversee the day-to-day human resources operation in designated region.
• 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.
• Labor relations, including grievance responses.
• Reasonable accommodation process.
• Partnering 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.

What you will bring:

Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.
• 5-8 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.

Location

The successful candidate is expected to live in the Newark area.

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 clearances applicable to position qualifications.

UGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ

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.

EWR Newark Liberty International Airport

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 at [e-mail] .

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