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OmniTRAX, Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior HR Business Partner - Employee & Labor Relations

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $122K/yr

10+ years exp

OmniTRAX, Inc. is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner who will serve as a strategic advisor focusing on employee and labor relations initiatives. The role involves driving HR compliance, fostering a positive work environment, and managing complex employee relations issues while partnering with leadership to enhance organizational performance.

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Responsibilities

Develop and drive implementation of employee relations strategies, policies, and procedures

Understand business operations strategically and tactically to proactively manage employee relations and act as a change agent

Partner with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment; encourage full use of diverse talents and abilities; function as an employee advocate; help drive corporate and business initiatives

Consult with managers to build high-performance teams and engaged employees; coach, counsel, and guide leadership on employee relations and HR compliance issues (e.g., FLSA, EEO, ADA) prior to employment actions

Perform timely, impartial, quality investigations and partner with leadership and employees to implement recommendations as a result of the investigation

Ensure high-quality customer service while working with leadership and employees in coaching and counseling

Support performance management discussions; develop strategies with employees and managers to identify and resolve problems; recommend best courses of action, including terminations when appropriate

Ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; apply consistency across all employee relations activities

Act as key manager of the case management system

Key user of the case management system to document and capture incidents, investigations, complaints, and disciplinary actions through resolution on a timely basis

Responsible for ensuring data in the case management system is comprehensive and provide quality reporting of the data from the system

Serve as an active participant, providing insight to leadership in the Organizational Capability Review program

Conduct all in-person exit interviews; manage feedback from stay interview and exit interview/surveys; compile and present quarterly trends to leadership

Manage all involuntary terminations end-to-end, including investigations, suspensions, recommendations to leadership, and obtaining approvals

Organize and manage reduction-in-force (RIF) activities when business changes are required, including severance analysis, implementation timelines, meeting agendas, outplacement coordination, coaching managers on employee conversations, preparing/processing severance packets and payments, and addressing employee/manager questions

Serve as subject matter expert on collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), advising HR and leadership on contract provisions and interpretation

Establish and maintain strong relationships with union representatives at field properties, union chairpersons, and other stakeholders

Lead coordination and management of collective bargaining negotiations for all labor contracts:

Oversee administrative procedures for negotiation meetings, partnering with field leadership who acts as lead negotiator

Attend and record all negotiation meetings and manage follow-up tasks

Partner with HR and leadership to strategically review current and proposed contract changes and compile necessary information (reference documents, statistical data on labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union/management practices, wage and salary surveys, and employee benefit programs) prior to CBA negotiations

Review contract provisions and proposed changes; collaborate with leaders to evaluate and recommend modifications

Collaborate with HR/Payroll to ensure all terms, wage and benefit revisions from newly signed agreements are accurately updated in HR systems

Provide labor relations training to leaders and HR

Manage grievance processes per CBA, investigating and resolving grievances; advise, consult, and prepare responses for leadership in grievances, arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, and other labor matters

Collaborate with Legal, affected leadership, and labor relations consultants on grievance, arbitration, and unfair labor practices; develop and write arbitration submissions supporting terminations; serve as the Company representative in all arbitration hearings

Issue reinstatement letters; partner with Payroll on back pay calculations; manage Railroad Board reinstatement requirements and support rail properties for returning employees

Manage and maintain case management system by recording and updating grievances, claims, hearings/investigations, arbitrations, and related activities

Research and stay current on employment laws, trends, and best practices to ensure:

HR activities comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Company policies are updated timely to remain compliant

Best-practice employment policies are identified, developed, and updated for business operations and overall HR compliance

Develop and deliver HR compliance training modules/webinars for leadership, including (but not limited to) sexual harassment prevention and discrimination

Design clear, modern, and accessible communication strategies to educate managers and employees on HR policies

Manage and prepare compliance audit reports, including annual filings to government agencies and vendors

Maintain and process unemployment notices and potential charges in a timely, efficient manner

Due to the nature of the role, the employee may be required, as needed, to assume additional HR or business activities/projects to solve problems for the organization that are not part of their normal employee relations or labor relations activities

Leverage technology to deliver HR value: create HR measurements and analyses; recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity and increase efficiencies across employee relations processes

Assist with mergers and acquisitions (HR due diligence, integration planning, employee communications, and policy/process alignment)

Recommend and implement improvements and compliance measures as needed for HR best practices

Qualification

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsEmployment Law ComplianceCase Management SystemCollective Bargaining AgreementsHR Compliance TrainingData AnalysisConsultation SkillsProfessional IntegrityService OrientationFinancial AcumenMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptabilityAttention to DetailStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

10+ years of progressive generalist experience in Human Resources with a strong background in employee relations, labor relations and employment law compliance

Experience working in a multi-state, field focused organization

Strong business and financial acumen to align business strategies to people initiatives

Service oriented attitude with a sense of urgency and attention to detail

Ability to manage personnel issues with confidentiality, respect, discretion and professionalism

Thought leader to develop best practice workplace policies, and procedures

Strategic and critical thinker with tactical application: present innovative solutions to business challenges with foresight and 'big picture' perspective

Sound decision making and problem-solving skills; resolve complex employee relations issues

Research and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action

Identify and prioritize key HR needs; strategically develop and implement appropriate programs

Superb consultation and influencing skills: establish trusted relationships with both employees and leaders

Solid understanding and skill to be impartial, and exhibit extreme fairness to assess each situation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Professional integrity and accountability

Ability to be agile and adapt to change & ambiguity well

Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment