United Airlines Inc. Looking for HR Business Partner (Hybrid) at Houston, TX Full Time

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 achieve the business teams’ goals.

The HR Partner is skilled in building effective partnerships with all levels of employees and has a demonstrated history of executing successful programs that contribute to the business results. Key skills and abilities include coaching, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis and problem solving.

Strategic partnership and Alignment

• Formulate partnerships across the organization to deliver value added HR service to leaders and employees that help achieve the business objectives of the organization
• Maintain a high level of business literacy about the business unit’s core function, financial position, mid-range plans, culture and competition
• Team 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

• Partner with the business unit to assess and effectively address human resources needs in areas such as organizational design, performance management, compensation and career, competency, and leadership development
• Assess and anticipate HR related needs develop and implement solutions
• Actively support discussions and transfer of best practices from different functions in the organization.
• Organizational Design
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning

HR Generalist

• Establish and maintain strong business partnerships with leadership and employees at all levels of the organization
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Manage HR projects cross-functionally, as needed
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, appropriately reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with legal department as needed/required
• Provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation in dealing with employee relations issues

Development

• Work with leadership to identify training needs for business units
• Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs’ success
• Assist in the identification of key and high potential employees and collaborate on development plans to increase their organizational impact and provide future talent

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 3-5 years of experience in general HR management and/or a business partner role
• Employee relations, labor relations, employee advocacy and cultural change activities is preferred -OR- equivalent leadership experience or relevant work experience
• Broad knowledge of Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution and Organizational Effectiveness is required
• Familiarity with FMLA, EEO laws, ADA and other employment related State and Federal laws & regulations is required
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business partners’ needs and goals and apply HR solutions needed to achieve results
• Excellent business partner management and business acumen skills
• Successful influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in employee development, coaching, organizational design, recruiting, compensation, employee relations, training and HR project management and program execution
• HR business acumen – able to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions
• Ability to function and thrive in a fast paced
• Ability to build trusted relationships through all levels of the organization
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree or MBA in a Human Resources discipline
• Relevant Business experience
• Minimum 2 years Management/Leadership experience is preferred
• Previous experience working in and/ or managing a Unionized work group
• HR Industry Certification preferred (PHR/SPHR/SHRM – CP/SCP)

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 [email protected] to request accommodation.

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