Strategic HR Partner: Union Relations & Part-Time Workforce

ORS Partners, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ORS Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with business leaders and support a diverse workforce, including part-time, hourly, and union-represented employees. The role blends strategic HR partnership with hands-on responsibilities in employee relations, labor relations, compliance, onboarding, compensation, and benefits support.

The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and experience supporting employees in a

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive human resources experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team development.
• Experience in a unionized workplace and labor relations practices preferred.
• Experience supporting hourly/part-time employees.
• Strong employee relations, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with all levels.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive situations with integrity and discretion.
• Experience using HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on HR policies, employee relations, and performance management.
• Maintain productive union relationships and administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Support workforce planning and address employee concerns during busy periods.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable employment laws and labor agreements.
• Manage complex employee relations investigations and resolutions.
• Collaborate with Payroll to resolve pay concerns accurately.
• Lead engagement initiatives for part‑time employees and conduct surveys.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding for part‑time staff.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Leadership

Policy interpretation

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

ORS Partners, LLC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with business leaders and support a diverse workforce, including part-time, hourly, and union-represented employees. The role blends strategic HR partnership with hands-on responsibilities in employee relations, labor relations, compliance, onboarding, compensation, and benefits support.

The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and experience supporting employees in a