Employee Relations Business Partner

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

PSA offers the benefits you expect from a company focused on excellence. All eligible team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
• A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
• 401(k) with company match
• American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
• A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
• Premium dental coverage
• Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
• Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
• Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
• Family planning and fertility treatment
• LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional

Position Summary

The Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP) helps to ensure legal compliance, adherence to and consistent application of PSA’s policies and practices, administration of collective bargaining agreements, and general human resources support for assigned business units.

Job Responsibilities

• Partners with senior leaders regarding Employee Relations issues, including grievance resolution, investigations, disciplinary decisions, and termination proceedings.
• Oversees and conducts investigations and ensures compliance with PSA’s policies, practices, and collective bargaining agreements, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assists in preparation of employee notices and corrective action and ensures consistency in administration of corrective actions.
• Supports leaders through performance management and performance discussions.
• Assists in the development of leaders through coaching.
• Assists in planning, organizing, and facilitating employee and leadership HR training.
• Provides advice and guidance to non-management personnel in resolving work-related disputes and concerns.
• Assists with establishing Company practices, policies, and procedures, and providing guidance regarding them.
• Promotes and fosters a safe and secure operating environment.
• Assists with the onboarding processes and programs for new leaders.
• Participates in process improvement events to increase department efficiency and reduce administrative effort and expense.
• Works closely and collaboratively with other PSA departments
• Responsible for the Companys Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 5-7 years of experience in human resources
• Experience in successfully resolving concerns with employees, managers, and government agencies
• A demonstrated knowledge of HR programs and practices, including applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office programs and human resource related systems
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in supporting a union environment
• Ability to manage multiple, complex issues and prioritize projects concurrently.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities are delegated to the Assistant Director of Employee Relations

Authorities: None

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor to other employees and leaders at PSA.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; lift weight up to 25 lbs; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Security Clearance: All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209 as well as a pre-employment drug screen. AAP/EEO Statement: PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.