iLocatum · 1 day ago
Labor/Employee Relations HR Business Partner – Senior
iLocatum is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and a key partner to a unionized workforce. This role involves blending labor relations expertise with strategic HR leadership to align people strategies with business goals and foster a compliant and engaged workforce.
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Responsibilities
Act as a strategic advisor to leaders, aligning HR initiatives with organizational objectives and workforce needs
Gain a deep understanding of the business, its structure, and workforce dynamics to proactively anticipate challenges and opportunities
Contribute to the design and execution of HR strategies related to organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, performance management, and change initiatives
Serve as a key HR resource for a unionized employee population, supporting labor relations activities with professionalism and consistency
Assist with collective bargaining preparation, negotiations, and contract administration as needed
Partner with leadership to interpret and apply labor agreements, policies, and procedures in a fair and compliant manner
Lead and facilitate resolution of complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and corrective action
Ensure leaders understand and adhere to company policies as well as local, state, and federal employment laws
Provide guidance on job evaluations, compensation recommendations, and FLSA compliance
Support leaders in driving individual and organizational performance through coaching, feedback, and development planning
Identify training and development needs and collaborate on solutions that strengthen leadership capability and workforce effectiveness
Champion continuous improvement and best practices across HR programs and processes
Analyze workforce data such as headcount, attrition, open roles, and payroll trends to inform business decisions
Use insights and analytics to proactively support financial and operational goals
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure effective data governance and stewardship
Collaborate closely with HR colleagues to ensure consistency and alignment across HR programs and policies
Participate in or lead cross-functional initiatives to improve or redesign HR processes, tools, and programs
Participate in special assignments or response roles as required based on organizational needs
Support enterprise data governance initiatives and partner with IT on HR-related data requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
8+ years of progressive HR generalist experience; union environment experience required
Demonstrated experience supporting labor relations and employee relations in a complex organization
Strong ability to influence leaders and guide decision-making at senior levels
Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Highly organized, analytical, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Proficiency with HR systems, workforce analytics, and Microsoft Office tools
Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable managing change in a dynamic environment
Preferred
HR certification(s) a plus
Company
iLocatum
iLocatum is an executive search firm representing job openings in virtually every industry and job function across the country.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase