Human Resources Business Partner
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Job summary
WeDriveU is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for our Chicago operations. This role requires strong labor relations experience in a unionized setting, managing grievances and administering collective bargaining agreements.
You will advise leaders, conduct investigations, and guide consistent HR practices in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR, with expertise in labor relations, employment laws, and policy implementation.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in progressive HR roles, preferably HRBP/Employee or Labor relations.
- 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 experience advising leaders on employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
- Knowledge of federal/state employment laws and NLRA.
- Ability to manage sensitive, high-volume employee/labor relations matters.
- Strong written and verbal communication with leadership influence.
- Analytical, organized, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with HR systems and data tools.
Responsibilities
- Act as strategic HR partner to Chicago operations, focusing on labor relations in a unionized environment.
- Administer collective bargaining agreements, resolve grievances, and support arbitration as needed.
- Advise leaders on attendance, performance, discipline, terminations, and workplace conduct with CBA considerations.
- Conduct thorough workplace investigations and partner with Legal on escalated matters.
- Coach managers on documentation and performance management, fostering strong labor relations.
- Monitor labor trends and use data to improve engagement and retention.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies across shifts and sites.
- Support HR projects, policy rollout, training, and internal HR initiatives.
- Communicate clearly with employees and leaders about milestones and decisions.
- Collaborate with Employee & Labor Relations and Legal on complex issues.
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Job description
Address 2005 West 43rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60609, US
Compensation $105,000.00 - $115,000.00/year
Schedule Full time
Job Type Permanent
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or Labor Relations role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting unionized employee populations.
- Hands‑on experience administering collective bargaining agreements and managing grievances.
WeDriveU is the leader in shared mobility solutions that connect communities, campuses, and workplaces. WeDriveU operates private shuttle and public transit systems across the U.S., serving millions of passenger journeys each year. The company's 5,500+ team members operate 4,000 vehicles across 55 U.S. locations, providing safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation solutions as part of a global family of brands serving more than 1 billion bus and rail passengers on four continents.
The Human Resources Business Partner will report to the VP of People and serve as a strategic and hands‑on HR partner to WeDriveU operations in the Chicago market. This role requires strong, demonstrated labor relations experience in a unionized environment. The HRBP will work closely with operational leaders, employees, shop stewards, union representatives, and the broader People team to manage employee and labor relations matters, administer collective bargaining agreements, resolve grievances, conduct investigations, and provide practical HR guidance that supports both the business and our employees.
The successful candidate will be comfortable operating independently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and will bring the judgment, credibility, and labor relations experience needed to advise leaders on complex and sensitive workforce matters.
Serve as the primary HR business partner to assigned Chicago operations, providing hands‑on employee and labor relations support in a unionized environment.
Build strong, trusted relationships with operational leaders, employees, shop stewards, union representatives, and business agents.
Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements and advise management on consistent application of contract provisions, company policies, established practices, and applicable employment laws.
Manage the grievance process from initial filing through resolution, including investigating allegations, gathering documentation, preparing management responses, participating in grievance meetings, and supporting arbitration preparation when necessary.
Advise leaders on employee relations matters including attendance, performance management, progressive discipline, suspensions, terminations, workplace conduct, and other corrective actions, with appropriate consideration of CBA requirements and past practices.
Conduct effective, thorough, timely, and objective workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace conduct, and other employee relations concerns.
Partner with Employee & Labor Relations and Legal on escalated grievances, arbitration matters, unfair labor practice issues, bargaining‑related matters, and other complex employee relations concerns.
Coach and advise managers on documentation, performance expectations, corrective action, employee relations practices, and effective labor‑management relationships.
Maintain in‑depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment requirements and provide guidance that reduces risk and supports consistent HR practices.
Identify employee and labor relations trends and recommend practical solutions to improve engagement, retention, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
Ensure employee relations and labor matters are documented appropriately and followed through to resolution with clear and timely communication to employees and leaders.
Partner with leaders on organizational and workforce matters, including staffing challenges, employee engagement, retention, change management, and other business needs.
Use workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, support recommendations, and help leaders make informed people decisions.
Support HR projects, policy implementation, training initiatives, and other People team priorities as needed.
Additional duties and responsibilities may apply based on business needs.
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or Labor Relations role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting unionized employee populations.
- Hands‑on experience administering collective bargaining agreements and managing grievances.
- Experience working directly with union representatives, business agents, and shop stewards.
- Strong experience advising leaders on employee relations, investigations, progressive discipline, performance management, and terminations.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, wage and hour requirements, the National Labor Relations Act, and labor‑management practices.
- Ability to independently manage sensitive, complex, and high‑volume employee and labor relations matters with sound judgment and discretion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, coach, and advise leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow matters through to completion.
- Proficiency with HR systems, Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets, and Google Workspace.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
- Experience supporting a high‑volume, hourly workforce in transportation, transit, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or a similar operational environment.
- Experience preparing grievance responses and supporting arbitration matters.
- Experience partnering with field operations across multiple locations or business units.
- PHR/SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP, or other relevant HR or labor relations certification.
Physical Health: Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits.
Financial Health: Competitive compensation packages, 401(k) with 4% employer match, Financial Wellness Tool, and Commuter Benefits.
Emotional Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), PTO for part‑time and full‑time positions, paid holidays, and Pet & Legal Insurance.
Personal Development: On‑the‑job training and skills development, and internal transfer opportunities for career growth.
Benefits vary by position and location.
The physical requirements of this position include the ability to perform work in a professional office or remote‑work environment, use a computer and other standard office equipment, communicate effectively in person and through electronic platforms, and participate in meetings for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where the thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that respecting the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of our workforce helps us attract, retain, and develop the best talent available.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact WeDriveU's Human Resources team.
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