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WeDriveU is the leader in transportation solutions, specializing in corporate, university and hospital shuttles for millions of annual passengers. Recognized as a pioneer in mobility, WeDriveU is a strategic partner to the world’s top brands, with client programs that consistently earn awards for excellence in commuting and sustainability. WeDriveU operates across the U.S and is proud to celebrate more than 30 years serving clients. Learn more at www.wedriveu.com.

Job Description:
The Employee Relations Business Partner will report to the Vice President, Human Resources and will serve as a business partner on HR matters for the management team and proactively creates solutions for long term success.

• Creates and maintains a strong partnership with local WeDriveU management team to manage Human Resources activities including but not limited to relevant wage and hour law administration, interpretation and policy implementation, employee relations, disciplinary action coaching and write ups, labor relations, and employee and management investigations.
• Generates reports and creates metrics for management.
• Recommends new approaches and policies & procedures to influence continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Manages HR special projects as needed.
• Supervision Received: Works independently under direction of VP, HR and HR Management team.
• Supervision Exercised: Works independently on programs and projects in alignment with HR Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Builds strong relationships with field management and employees to improve collaboration, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Works with Shop Stewards and management team to ensure compliance with company policy and the collective bargaining agreements. Responds to inquiries and provides thoughtful follow-through in an efficient and complete manner.
• Supports the Employee and Labor Relations function. Manages and resolves employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations ensuring compliance with WeDriveU and local laws.
• Ensures proper documentation and follow-through are completed in a timely manner with solid communication of results to both employees and managers.
• Participates in coordinating training initiatives for WeDriveUniversity, the company training program.
• Maintains HR policies and procedures. Recommend new approaches to influence continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Manages employee engagement initiatives and activities.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may apply.

Skills Required and Physical Demands:

• Strong working knowledge of all applicable Human Resources laws and policies at federal and appropriate state level.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, compensation practices, organizational development, employee and labor relations, training, diversity, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws. Working knowledge of union collective bargaining laws, negotiations, and approaches.
• Excellent communication, project management, presentation, process administration, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Interpret laws, policies and processes to all levels of employees.
• Deliver results that support business goals and objectives.
• Review and deliver training programs and create solutions that match needs of employees.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Very strong ability to be confidential and handle information discreetly.
• Proactively raise issues and create solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR Systems.
• Hybrid (Office/Remote) position, with possible travel up to 15% of the time.
• Additional skills and physical demands may apply.

Education and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Union experience preferred
• Microsoft Excel, advanced experience, required
• SPHR/PHR, SHRM Certification a plus.

EEOC
WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

www.wedriveu.com | 1-650-645-6800
700 Airport Blvd, Suite 250 Burlingame, CA 94010

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human resources: 5 years (Required)
• Succession planning: 5 years (Preferred)
• Employee relations: 5 years (Required)
• Union: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote