Human Resources Business Partner

United Ground Express, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges for employees and a/

Flight privileges: Stand-by travel on

Discount program: 20% flight discounts

Vacation time

Sick time and floating holidays

Medical plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Paid training

Parking or transportation assistance

Participation in annual incentive plan

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide multi-faceted support to multiple workgroups across the organization in Chicago. The role oversees daily HR operations in designated regions and collaborates with business leaders on workforce initiatives.

The candidate will handle employee relations activities, investigations, performance management, and labor relations support, including union interactions and accommodations. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations in designated region or hub.
• 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 including grievance responses and communication with Union representatives.
• Lead and conduct employee reasonable accommodation process.
• Partner with business leaders on recognition, recruitment, promotion, retention and development.
• Interface with business partners on disciplinary actions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Job description

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

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$80,000 - $85,000

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 designated region, hub, or Corporate function.
• 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
• Minimum 5 years of experience applying California employment law, with strong working knowledge of state-specific labor and employment regulations, including wage and hour compliance, meal and rest periods, leaves of absence, employee accommodations, discrimination and harassment prevention, and employee termination requirements.

Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Labor relations and grievance process management experience.

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

• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language, both oral and written.
• 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 time.
• Ability to pass all pre-screening clearancesapplicable 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.

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] .