• Job Description

  Req#: 1311202
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  There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k, and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

  At United, we offer more than jobs, we build careers. Our HR team is passionate about growing our diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We empower our team members to pursue unique career paths, promote a culture where all employees feel included and empowered to a make a measurable difference in our success, and value the achievements and advancement of our diverse workforce. Join our team and chart your own uniquely United career journey!

  Key Responsibilities:

  There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k, and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

  At United, we offer more than jobs, we build careers. Our HR team is passionate about growing our diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We empower our team members to pursue unique career paths, promote a culture where all employees feel included and empowered to a make a measurable difference in our success, and value the achievements and advancement of our diverse workforce. Join our team and chart your own uniquely United career journey!

  The HR Business Partner position partners with department leaders to establish creative, strategic people programs and solutions that promote people focused culture, address organizational challenges, and achieve business goals. This individual is very collaborative as they advise our business partners in people related areas including; employee engagement, talent management and acquisition, training/mentoring leaders at all levels, performance managements, regulatory compliance and employee relations. The HRBP will also work with HR centers of excellence (COE) and other internal customers to influence and implement people related programs.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with and provide HR guidance to your client group to support their goals through people including On-boarding, career coaching, organizational design, talent management, HR employment practices, rewards and recognition strategies, diversity strategies, employee relations, etc.
  • Formulate partnerships across the organization to deliver HR service to leaders and employees that help achieve the strategic objectives of the organization.
  • Maintain a high level of connection to business unit’s core function, financial position, mid-range plans, culture, and competition. Team with Talent Acquisition on growing our diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace
  • Analyze business unit trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies to improve HR’s contribution to the organization’s goals.
  • Work with the business to promote diversity, equity and inclusion plans with a focus on talent movement, recruiting and representation and targeted development plans
  • Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase efficiency and retention.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, appropriately reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborate with legal department as needed/required.
  • Provide HR Policy mentorship and interpretation in dealing with employee relations issues
  • Work with leadership to identify training needs for business units

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  United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

  What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • BA/BS degree in Human Resources/Labor Relations or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in general HR management and/or a business partner role
  • Employee advocacy, and cultural change activities is preferred -OR- equivalent leadership experience or relevant work experience
  • Broad knowledge of Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Conflict Resolution and Organizational Effectiveness
  • Familiarity with FMLA, EEO laws, ADA and other employment related State and Federal laws & regulations is required
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business partners’ needs and goals and apply HR solutions needed to achieve results
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Experience in employee development, coaching, organizational design, recruiting, compensation, employee relations, training, and HR project management and program execution
  • HR business insight - able to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions

  What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Relevant Business experience preferred Minimum 2 years Management/Leadership experience is preferred
  • Experience working with IT/Technology groups

  United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

• About the company

  United Airlines, Inc. is a major American airline headquartered at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois. United operates a large domestic and international route network spanning cities large and small across the United States and all six continents.

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