Sr Human Resources Manager

gategroup•Chantilly, VA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Human Resource Manager acts as a Human Resource business partner to the General Manager at the operating unit. This position is responsible for providing general HR services in support of the unit, throughout the full employment life cycle of employees, including but not limited to: selection, onboarding, and employee support, for employees associated with the assigned unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university or similar work experience is required
At least 7 years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, with at least 4 years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations
At least 4 years of experience in a supervisory role
PHR/SPHR preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be a good listener
The ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law
Position requires experience and demonstrated competency in: Business acumen, Labor relations, Leadership, Influencing, Effective relationship building, Business partnering, Cross-functional collaboration, Talent acquisition, Negotiation, Establishing metrics for human resources performance, Analysis, Time management, Prioritizing multiple projects/tasks
Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact effectively with business leaders, and be highly organized, action oriented, and collaborative.
Must also have proficiency in all areas of EEO/Title VII compliance including expertise in investigating and formally responding to Title VII charges; experience with Affirmative Action compliance highly desirable.
Must have excellent computer and database application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual skills highly desirable

Responsibilities

Partners with General Manager to understand business objectives and identify corresponding human resource needs; develops and implements human resource strategy to support business objectives.
Partners with Operations and other key functions to develop programs that support employee retention and lower turnover.
Helps drive division-wide human resource strategies, programs, and processes into units.
Supervises, coaches, and provides direction to Unit's human resources personnel.
Partners with operations and training functions to identify training needs, develop, and implement programs.
Partners with operations and recruiting functions to identify and understand workforce needs; actively participates in implementing recruiting strategy and process; supervises applicant intake process for union hourly positions.
Provides policy interpretation and ensures accurate and consistent application of all company policies and procedures, and related local, state and federal laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreement(s).
Plans and conducts all labor relations including negotiations of local addenda to National Master Agreement, 3rd. step grievances and arbitrations as needed to comply with collective bargaining agreements.
Mediates and resolves employee relations disputes as necessary.
Receives and responds to employment-related claims from various government or public agencies; recommends settlement or defense based on actual investigation of facts.
Provides counseling/training for unit management in the areas of labor / employee relations, EEO, affirmative action, and discrimination.
Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed.