Senior HR Business Partner

Salute • United States, US,

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior HR Business Partner aligns business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The role builds partnerships across the HR function to provide value-added service that reflects organizational business objectives, while maintaining an effective understanding of the business unit’s financial position, plans, culture, and competition. This U.S.-based position is 100% remote and has no direct supervisory responsibilities, though it serves as a coach and mentor to other departmental positions.

The HRBP advises managers on employee relations, HR policies, day-to-day people management, workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational changes. The role also supports international employees with expatriate assignments and works with legal counsel and operational leaders on employment and labor relations matters. For unionized workforces, the HRBP supports collective bargaining agreement administration, grievances, investigations, union meetings, and consistent application of labor agreements and company policies.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• At least 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces and partnering with labor representatives in a collective bargaining environment.
• Working knowledge of performance management and applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, psychology, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and related administrative practices.
• Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ADP, Salesforce, and Excel.
• Must obtain a professional HR certification within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with UKG.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Consult with management and provide HR guidance.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Partner with the legal department as needed.
• Provide day-to-day management support, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructurings, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Partner with operational leaders and union representatives to foster positive labor-management relationships and support business objectives.
• Guide managers on interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements, established labor practices, and company policies.
• Support the grievance process, including investigation, documentation, resolution, and participation in grievance meetings.
• Advise management on employee relations involving represented employees while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and leadership on labor relations matters, including contract interpretation, workforce changes, and dispute resolution.
• Assist managers in preparing for and participating in union meetings, labor-management committees, and other labor relations activities.
• Ensure consistent application of labor agreements, company policies, and employment practices across assigned business units.
• Support workplace investigations involving represented employees and recommend corrective actions consistent with contractual obligations.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, and staffing decisions affecting represented employees.
• Maintain accurate documentation of grievances, disciplinary actions, labor relations matters, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eight company-paid holidays, two floating holidays, and PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with enrollment available starting on Day 1 and coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
• Employer-supported 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, a 3% employer match, and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Access to an HSA and mental health resources.
• Gym discounts.
• Discounted group programs for legal services, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior