HRBP — Labor Relations for Unionized Ops

WeDriveU; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) 4% match

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Job summary

WeDriveU, a leader in shared mobility, seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support Chicago operations. The role requires strong labor relations experience in a unionized environment and the ability to advise leaders on complex workforce issues.

You will partner with shop stewards, union representatives, and the People team to administer CBAs, investigate concerns, manage grievances, and guide disciplined actions while ensuring compliance and business needs are balanced.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an HRBP, Employee Relations, or Labor Relations role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting unionized employee populations.
• Hands-on experience administering collective bargaining agreements and managing grievances.
• Experience working with union representatives, business agents, and shop stewards.
• Strong ability to advise leaders on employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, wage/hour regulations, and NLRA basics.
• Ability to manage sensitive, high-volume ER matters with sound judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for influencing leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner to Chicago operations, providing hands-on employee and labor relations support in a unionized environment.
• Build trusted relationships with operational leaders, employees, shop stewards, union representatives, and the People team.
• Interpret and administer CBAs and advise on contract provisions, policies, and laws.
• Manage the grievance process from filing to resolution, including investigations and arbitration prep when needed.
• Advise on attendance, performance, discipline, suspensions, and terminations with CBA considerations.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations of misconduct and retaliation.
• Partner with Legal on escalated grievances and arbitration matters.
• Coach managers on documentation and performance expectations.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Labor relations

Grievance management

Investigation skills

Policy interpretation

Communication

Data analysis

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration / Labor Relations

PHR/SHRM certification

Tools

HRIS

Excel/Google Sheets

Google Workspace

Job description

WeDriveU, a leader in shared mobility, seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support Chicago operations. The role requires strong labor relations experience in a unionized environment and the ability to advise leaders on complex workforce issues.

You will partner with shop stewards, union representatives, and the People team to administer CBAs, investigate concerns, manage grievances, and guide disciplined actions while ensuring compliance and business needs are balanced.