Senior Human Resources Business Partner New Jersey VIC Program

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the HR point of contact for employees and management in a unionized environment, ensuring compliance with the CBA and fostering positive labor relations.
• Provide guidance and support to management on interpreting and applying the terms of the CBA, labor laws and company policies.
• In conjunction with the employee relations department, conduct investigations into workplace concerns, including disciplinary matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and adherence to company policies and union agreements.
• Utilize data and analytics to drive business insight informing decision making in staffing, maintaining appropriate union staffing levels.
• Helps support full cycle recruitment, including facilitating on-site union orientations.
• Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of FMLA, NJFLA, ADA, NJ State Disability. Determine eligibility in alignment with the requirements of these federal and state programs.
• Offer guidance and support to both union employees and management in compliance with these federal and state programs.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and showcase the ability to navigate diverse and sensitive situations in a dynamic, high-visibility union environment.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, including those related to grievances, disciplinary actions, and labor relations activities.

Required Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 + years of progressive HR experience that includes employee relations, performance management, labor relations and HR within a unionized environment.
• Recruitment and administrating federal and state programs.
• Excelling in effective communication, both written and verbal, adeptly handles difficult conversations, and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient and prioritizing, aligning and adapting to changes, and resourceful, while maintaining genuine and ongoing support.
• Demonstrated success in building strong and productive partnerships with employees and managers at all levels, recognized as a trusted advisor.
• Sharp, sharp critical thinking skills, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in advanced use of Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.