Sr. HR Business Partner

Description

• Collaborate closely with HR Managers to ensure enterprise-wide HR programs are aligned and executed consistently.
• Address urgent employee and manager needs, including performance management, coaching through conflict and team dynamics, and drafting performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Maintain a deep understanding of the day-to-day work environment, proactively identifying and addressing emerging workforce issues; provide feedback to HR leadership and People Strategy teams.
• Stay current on employment law, labor regulations, and industry trends affecting both professional and craft labor.
• Facilitate training for people leaders on HR processes, leadership skills, and union-related topics (e.g., effective 1:1s, feedback, conflict resolution, labor law updates).
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers and leaders across all job sites and regions , supporting both professional and craft labor populations.
• Deliver people-first initiatives in talent management, engagement, inclusion, compensation, and performance management; lead or participate in employee relations investigations.
• Conduct terminations and manage reduction-in-force (RIF) processes in accordance with company policy and union requirements.
• Build, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, programs, and processes to support a rapidly evolving workforce and business needs.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to assess staffing needs, participate in interviews for key roles, provide hiring recommendations, and advise on overall staffing strategies, including leveraging local staffing firms.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; build awareness of key metrics with people leaders.
• Ensure consistent rollout of HR programs and build people leader capabilities across all geographies and labor groups.
• Maintain composure and solution-oriented thinking in the face of evolving field demands and last-minute business adjustments.
• Champion the annual performance appraisal process, coaching managers on ratings, feedback, and effective performance conversations.
• Work with HR Managers and Directors to shape long-term workforce plans that align HR with business strategy, requiring strong business acumen and influence.
• Partner with HR Generalist , HR Manager, and field leaders to develop and execute staffing and labor strategies (for C-M5 levels) , ensuring alignment with business goals and union agreements.
• Provide mentoring and coaching across the HRBP peer group , fostering best practice sharing and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance and hands-on support for union and non-union workforce matters, including labor relations, contract interpretation, and negotiations.
• Act as a responsive and agile HR partner, adapting quickly to urgent workforce needs and changing operational priorities.
• Advise managers on compensation decisions to administer the salary planning process, ensuring equity and compliance with union contracts.

Requirements

• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including significant union/labor relations experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred and highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of union environments, labor contracts, and workforce dynamics.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws, labor regulations, and HR best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate agility in driving our people strategy and supporting a positive, inclusive work environment for all employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• PHR /SPHR or SHRM -CP / SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field .
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, Talent Management, and other HR-related software .

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance