Sr. HR/People Business Partner

About This Role

This role will direct the roll-out and communication of HR initiatives, policies, and procedures for CBRE, providing comprehensive HR support to both union and non-union employee populations. It focuses on employee relations, labor relations, and strategic partnership with diverse stakeholders within the People Strategy and Operations function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration, interpretation, and compliance
• Develop onboarding, career ladders, succession planning, and performance management initiatives
• Provide high-risk employee relations guidance and conflict resolution
• Assist with issuing disciplinary action and performance improvement counseling
• Work with Sr. Managers and Directors to identify employment-related risks
• Begin the discovery process of investigations and grievances
• Oversee the management of several HR functions such as employment, labor relations, compensation for multiple business units
• Develop and conduct training on a variety of topics including performance management and diversity
• Evaluate the status and productivity of HR programs and metrics and recommend changes
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise within the HR function

Requirements

• 8-10 years of relevant experience
• 5+ years direct labor relations or union environment experience
• Demonstrated experience in grievance handling, investigations, and CBA interpretation
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Expert organizational skills
• Highly sophisticated math skills (calculating percentages, fractions, financial-related calculations)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 8-10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years of direct labor relations or union environment experience

Nice to Have

• Bilingual English & Spanish
• Recent union experience within the last 5 years

Skills

* Required skills