HR Business Partner (Onsite)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k, and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
At United, we offer more than jobs, we build careers. Our HR team is passionate about growing our diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We empower our team members to pursue unique career paths, promote a culture where all employees feel included and empowered to a make a measurable difference in our success, and value the achievements and advancement of our diverse workforce. Join our team and chart your own uniquely United career journey!
Key Responsibilities
The aim of the business partner model is to help HR professionals integrate more thoroughly into business processes and to align their day-to-day work with business results.
The HR Partner is a thought leader that aligns HR strategies with the business unit objectives by partnering with functional business teams to establish and implement HR programs/initiatives that foster organizational and people development and attain the business teams’ goals.
Strategic partnership and Alignment
Formulate partnerships across the organization to deliver valuable HR service to leaders and employees that help achieve the strategic objectives of the organizationMaintain a high level of business literacy about the business unit’s core function, financial position, mid-range plans, culture, and competitionTeam with Talent Acquisition on growing our diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace
Thought Leadership
Analyze business unit trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies to improve HR’s contribution to the organization’s goals
Organizational Effectiveness
Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and pipelining talent.
HR Generalist
Establish and maintain strong business partnerships with leadership and employees at all levelsWork closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase output and retentionManage and resolve sophisticated employee relations issuesProvide day-to-day performance management mentorship to leaders (mentor, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)Manage HR projects cross-functionally, as neededMaintain extended understanding of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, appropriately reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory complianceCollaborate with legal department as needed/requiredProvide HR Policy guidance and interpretation in dealing with employee relations affairs
Development
Work with leadership to identify training needs for business unitsEvaluation and monitoring of training programs’ successAssist in the identification of key and high potential employees and collaborate on development plans to increase their organizational impact and provide future talentPrevious experience working in and/or leading a unionized work groupThis position is 100% onsite
The salary for this position is $91,800 to $134,640, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.
Bonus eligible: yes
At United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, and flight privileges.
The Job Posting End Date is 04/18/2024.
Qualifications
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
What’s Needed To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
BA/BS degree in Human Resources/Labor Relations or a related field3-5 years of experience in general HR management and/or a business partner roleEmployee relations, labor relations, employee advocacy and cultural change activities is preferred -OR- equivalent leadership experience or relevant work experienceBroad knowledge of Employee/Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution and Organizational Efficiency is requiredFamiliarity with FMLA, EEO laws, ADA and other employment related State and Federal laws & regulations is requiredStrong analytical skills and the ability to translate business partners’ needs and goals and apply HR solutions needed to achieve resultsExcellent business partner management and business acuity skillsStrong interpersonal and negotiation skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience in employee development, mentor, organizational design, recruiting, compensation, employee relations, training and HR project management and program executionHR business acuity - able to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutionsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Master’s degree or MBA in a Human Resources fieldHR Industry Certification (PHR / SPHR/ SHRM – CP/SCP) Relevant business or operational experienceMinimum 2 years management/leadership experience is preferredPrevious experience working in and/or leading a unionized work group
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT LAX00001450
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