Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking an HR professional with significant labor relations experience, including direct work in a unionized environment. The ideal candidate will manage union-related matters, advise leadership on employee relations, and support day-to-day HR operations from a New York base.

The role emphasizes strengthening internal labor relations capabilities, reducing reliance on external consultants, and partnering with stakeholders to maintain strong workforce relationships across a

Qualifications

• Significant HR experience with direct labor relations in a unionized environment.
• Experience managing union-related matters in a professional setting.
• Background in a unionized industry such as manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal resource for labor relations and union-related matters
• Advise leadership on employee relations, workforce challenges, and HR best practices
• Support day-to-day HR operations and resolve sensitive employee matters
• Help strengthen internal labor relations capabilities and reduce reliance on external consultants
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain effective workforce relationships

Skills

Labor relations

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Job description

Who You Are

• You have significant HR experience, including direct labor relations experience in a unionized environment
• You bring hands-on experience managing union-related matters and employee relations
• You have a background in a unionized industry, such as manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, or a related field
• You are a proactive, resourceful HR professional with strong communication, negotiation, & problem-solving skills
• You can independently navigate complex workforce issues and partner effectively with leadership

What You'll Do

• Serve as an internal resource for labor relations and union-related matters
• Advise leadership on employee relations, workforce challenges, & HR best practices
• Support day-to-day HR operations and resolve sensitive employee matters
• Help strengthen internal labor relations capabilities and reduce reliance on external consultants
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain effective workforce relationships

What Success Looks Like

• Labor relations matters are managed confidently and effectively in-house
• Leadership receives practical, timely guidance on workforce issues
• Strong union relationships and consistent HR practices support organizational stability

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000 (annually based on experience)

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid)

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.