HR Onsite Partner I - Romeoville, IL

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Romeoville, IL

5d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a tactical and strategic HR generalist role focused on employee engagement and development at a larger warehouse location or in a high-density geographic area. The position is high-touch and customer-focused, partnering closely with operations and warehouse management throughout the employee life cycle. It supports matters ranging from employee relations and performance management to talent management, succession planning, engagement, and legislative compliance. The HR Onsite Partner works with the HRBP, location leaders, HRES/Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Compliance, recruiting, and operations teams. The role supports hiring and employee changes, onboarding, employee relations, workforce planning, labor strategy, compliance, development programs, and adoption of HR technology. It also supports a diverse and inclusive workplace and may run hiring events or partner with local schools as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration with an HR concentration or a related field, or four additional years of required experience.
At least 2 years of experience in employee relations or a similar HR function.
At least 2 years of experience in an HR generalist or similar function.
Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and efficiency responding to written messages through a computer system.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers, and HR teams.
Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to remain impartial during investigations.
Professional and enthusiastic demeanor and a pleasant telephone manner.
Effective active-listening skills and ability to probe to ensure appropriate resolution.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills, and functional expertise such as benefits and compensation.
Ability to upskill and train on technology and functional aspects of case-management systems.
Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Work with the HRBP to execute and implement location HR strategy, focusing on employee engagement and retention, and help provide managers with tools and training.
Provide HR support to location leadership on day-to-day issues and larger initiatives, including training, coaching, and development.
Act as an intermediary between HRES/Employee Relations and location management on HR recommendations and guidance, submitting MyRyder tickets when needed.
Support managers with hiring, termination, employee data, and job changes, including entering information in Workday/MyRyder; ensure new employees are onboarded and trained.
Conduct proactive employee relations activities, including pulse surveys and one-to-ones; lead employee relations activities, coach managers, and support investigations.
Collaborate with Business Agents, as applicable, to resolve grievances and other local matters.
Use analytics, expertise, and workforce trends to influence decisions and improve organizational processes and programs; assess what is working, identify changes, and provide analysis.
Support the Labor Relations team and HRBP on union negotiation priorities; prepare and contribute HR data, help implement labor strategy, conduct risk assessments, facilitate positive employee relations training, and draft action plans.
Communicate, interpret, and consistently apply policies and procedures; ensure completion of compliance training and consult HRES/Compliance on policy interpretation.
Work with operations to identify and implement solutions to improve employee retention.
Collaborate with recruiting and operations to fill roles in a timely manner and develop staffing plans based on growth, workforce planning, and analytics.
Coordinate development programs such as FLP and LMT.
Collaborate with HRES/Compliance on federal, state, and local employment-law compliance, including location-level compliance reviews as directed.
Champion adoption of Workday/MyRyder HR technology at the location.
Work with agency partners when needed.
Run hiring events and partner with local schools when needed.
Support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Perform other duties as assigned.