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There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
At United, we offer more than jobs, we build careers. Our HR team is passionate about growing our diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We empower our team members to pursue unique career paths, promote a culture where all employees feel included and empowered to a make a measurable difference in our success, and value the achievements and advancement of our diverse workforce. Join our team and chart your own uniquely United career journey!
Key Responsibilities:
This role will advise and partner with business unit leaders on reaching their business goals through development and execution of business-unit level talent strategies focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in collaboration with key business partners including HR business partners, Talent Acquisition, Global Learning and Business Resource Groups.
• Collaborate and provide direction to HR community and business leaders on standard processes for expanding talent pool sourcing and talent career progression
• Crafting an end-to-end strategy, informed by research, benchmarking, and incorporating standard and leading methodologies, passionate about improving talent acquisition including short, medium, and long-term approach to talent planning in key areas
• Support development of measurable action plans by business unit, collaborating with People Analytics team for a data-informed approach to recruitment, retention, and development practices
• Assess progress toward goals throughout the year and support creation/adjustment of action plans and practices as needed
• Track consistency in approach across strategies to ensure alignment to enterprise goals
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
• 10+ years of related experience, including 3+ years of people leadership
• Track record of evolving responsibility and tangible results leading diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Experience with diversity and inclusion strategy design, implementation, and execution
• Experience in understanding and navigating contexts and cultures within organizations that impact the implementation and management of effective diversity change efforts
• 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
• This position is located in Chicago and adheres to a hybrid scheduling model with a combination of 2-3 days per week in-office (Tuesday, Wednesday and every other Thursday) and remote work
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
• HR Credentials, PHR, GPHR and/or SPHR, Project Management certifications
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
