Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - Workplace Relations

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.

Oxfam America employees are able to work remotely, but to be considered applicants must reside in one of the following states that are within a 200-mile radius of our offices which are located in Boston and Washington DC : ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, WV, VA, MD, NC or DC.

Job Description

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) plays a pivotal role in advancing OUS people and culture strategies by serving as a strategic advisor and collaborative partner to one of the organization’s core business units. This role integrates organizational goals with human capital strategies to drive results through proactive planning, data-informed decision-making, and deep expertise in labor relations, compliance, and employee engagement.

Operating at both strategic and tactical levels, the Sr. HRBP delivers comprehensive support across all facets of employee experience. The Sr. HRBP also serves as a key liaison between organizational leaders, union representatives, and the workforce to ensure consistency, accountability, and transparency in applying HR policies, labor agreements, and equity-centered practices.

In this role, the Sr. HRBP is both a steward of organizational culture and a champion of inclusive leadership. They model OUS feminist, anti-racist, and justice-centered values while fostering a respectful, safe, and high-performing workplace where all employees can thrive. Through coaching, consultation, and policy application, the Sr. HRBP equips leaders and staff with the tools and support they need to build resilient teams and navigate complex personnel dynamics with integrity and care.

Primary Responsibilities

Workplace Relations (30%)

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for union-related matters.
• Serve as a management official on the collective bargaining negotiating team, contributing to strategy development and representing organizational interests.
• Develop and deliver training for managers and staff on contract interpretation, grievance procedures, and labor relations best practices.
• Advise and coach managers on navigating labor agreements and responding to workplace concerns.
• Lead the organization’s response to contract grievances, prepare written responses and facilitating resolution with union partners.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements and promote constructive union-management collaboration.
• Serve as the PCHR representative for the organization’s global complaint and misconduct reporting system (CLUE) system and represents the organization in confederation meetings regarding complaint activity.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation (30%)

Strategic Talent & Culture Partnership (20%)

HR Program Support (20%)

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION :

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Exempt / Non- Union / Manager / Band K

Additional Information

Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and / or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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