Senior HR Business Partner: Strategic People & Relations

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

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.