Strategic HRBP: Union Relations & Labor Matters

Fountain; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

PTO

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.

Skills

HR Partner

Union experience

Collective bargaining

Grievance management

Labor relations

Employment laws knowledge

Communication skills

HR systems proficiency

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

HR certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

HRIS systems

Google Workspace

Job description

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.