United Airlines

Sr. Human Resources Representative

Posted on: 17 Nov 2021

Gulfton, TX

Job Description

Job overview and responsibilities

The Sr. HR Partner Representative is an entry level HR business partner position who has HR ownership of a client group supporting them with day to day traditional HR activities. This role will partner with their HR and business leadership to build business acumen and implement HR programs. This role also provides pivotal support to the HR Business Partners by partnering with them in aligning HR strategy with the business needs and goals.  This role will assist with attracting and recruiting diverse talent, and works to provide employees with resources and the support to be successful at United.  

Provide day to day HR support including, but not limited to, leadership coaching, policy guidance and interpretation, career development, and driving resolution to inquiries in assigned client groups, demonstrating the ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Support all workgroups within assigned country(s) in HR related matters such as: employee relations issues, counseling employees, conflict resolution, pay and benefit questions, recruitment, retention and new station start-ups.  May support or conduct formal company investigations. 
Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Assist with annual HR processes including performance management, talent reviews, compensation cycles and Pulse Surveys. 
Responsible for HR analysis and reporting of key people metrics.  Assist in the creation or updating of job descriptions.  Adhoc assistance on project executions of strategic initiatives. 
Partner with and provide support to HR COE's and other parts of the business to influence development and implementation of DEI initiatives.
Maintain knowledge of and familiarity with local or country market practices, governmental laws and regulations

This position is offered on local terms and conditions.  Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

Required 

Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree
2 – 4 years HR Generalist or equivalent work experience in Human Resources or related field. 
HR Business Acumen: Able to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
Driving Execution: Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems 
Strong analytical/judgment skills
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Successful influencing skills 
Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships and interface with all levels of the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make rational/realistic recommendations and action plans
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
Ability to function and thrive in a fast paced
Ability to build trusted relationships through all levels of the organization
Ability to execute a task or own a project with minimal guidance 
Ability to tell a story and drive actions utilizing data analytics
Ability to travel 15% of the time and travel internationally
Ability to work flexible schedule to support operations
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Preferred

HR Industry Certification (PHR / SPHR/ SHRM – CP/SCP
4+ years of progressive HR / Generalist experience with emphasis on business partnerships
2+ years of management experience
International compensation knowledge
Operational leadership experience working with field employees
Experience working with union personnel; CBA oversight
Current/recent experience with HR in International locations

United Airlines

Chicago, IL

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (formerly UAL Corporation) is a publicly traded airline holding company headquartered in the Willis Tower in Chicago. UCH owns and operates United Airlines, Inc. The company is the successor of UAL Corporation, which agreed to change its name to United Continental Holdings in May 2010, when a merger agreement was reached between United and Continental Airlines. Its stock trades under the UAL symbol.

To effect the merger, Continental shareholders received 1.05 shares of UAL stock for each Continental share, effectively meaning Continental was acquired by UAL Corporation; at the time of closing, it was estimated that United shareholders owned 55% of the merged entity and Continental shareholders owned 45%. The company or its subsidiary airlines also have several other subsidiaries. Once completely combined, United became the world's largest airline, as measured by revenue passenger miles. United is a founding member of the Star Alliance.

UCH has major operations at Chicago–O'Hare, Denver, Guam, Houston–Intercontinental, Los Angeles, Newark (New Jersey), San Francisco, and Washington–Dulles. Additionally, UCH's United is the largest U.S. carrier to the People's Republic of China and maintains a large operation throughout Asia. UCH uses Continental's operating certificate and United's repair station certificate, having been approved by the FAA on November 30, 2011.

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