Human Resource Business Partner - Labor and Employee Relations

Loretto Management Corp - Auburn, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Auburn, NY

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About the position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to various business units within Loretto Management Corporation, focusing on labor and employee relations. This role is pivotal in championing the organization's culture, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and managing relationships with union leadership. The HRBP provides consultative support on HR policies, coaches leaders on best practices, and proactively addresses employee relations issues to foster a productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand the business and the teams you support and make proactive recommendations on talent related issues and initiatives.
• Coach leaders at all levels in the organization on best practices around employee engagement, communication and performance management.
• Provide consultative support to the business on all HR policies and practices.
• Collaborate with business unit management to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with business units to ensure compliance with various Human Resources policies, procedures, current collective bargaining agreements, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Maintain a relationship with union leadership at the business unit level.
• Proactively manage and resolve employee and labor relations issues such as harassment allegations, employee disputes, and employee misconduct.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations when appropriate and initiate corrective action as indicated.
• Coordinate unemployment claims and represent the company as needed for hearings.
• Ensure accurate and timely workplace accident and incident reporting and assist supervisors in conducting investigations.
• Work with site management to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Support training to assigned business units by collaborating with Learning & Development staff and assist in conducting new hire orientation.
• Manage off-boarding process, analyze data and make recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Regularly generate statistical reports regarding all Human Resources functional areas to business unit leaders showing progress towards achievement of set goals.
• Participate as an active member of the Human Resources Department in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Provide training as needed to business unit staff on HR related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• At least 2 years of labor and employee relations experience in Human Resources in a unionized setting.
• Knowledge of Federal, NY State and employment law and compliance issues is required.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to analyze, interpret and address customer needs.
• Ability to work in a time-critical, fast paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A valid NYS Driver's License and reliable transportation for regional travel within the greater Syracuse area.
• Extensive knowledge of computer applications including MS Office and HRIS systems.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits
• Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!