Human Resources Business Partner

About Us

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates 141 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh-Durham, and 11 maintenance bases across our network.

Our Culture

We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.

Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.

Overview

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational priorities to strengthen culture, leadership effectiveness, and workforce performance. This role partners closely with leaders to address employee and labor relations matters, support talent and succession planning, and use data and insights to drive sound decisions, improve organizational effectiveness, and mitigate risk.

This position reports to the Director Business Partnership and Workforce Support with a dotted line working relationship to the Director Labor and Employee Relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with business priorities, organizational effectiveness, and workforce needs
• Partner with leaders to strengthen team culture, employee engagement, and organizational health through targeted action planning, follow-through and strategic base visibility
• Support talent review and succession planning by identifying high-potential talent, readiness, retention risks, and development priorities
• Coach leaders on career development, internal mobility, and growth opportunities to strengthen retention and workforce capability
• Assess organizational capabilities, talent gaps, and bench strength, and recommend strategies to address current and future business needs
• Partner on organizational change initiatives, including restructures, workforce planning, and culture initiatives
• Use workforce and people analytics to identify trends and translate insights into actions that improve talent, culture, and business outcomes
• Coach leaders on performance management, progressive discipline, corrective action, and terminations to ensure consistency and fairness
• Partner with leaders to address employee concerns, resolve conflicts, conduct workplace investigations, and provide recommendations aligned with company policy and risk management practices
• Interpret and ensure consistent application of company policies, employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and HR programs
• Support labor relations activities, including grievance management and administration of collective bargaining agreements
• Support compliance programs, audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements to ensure organizational adherence
• Deliver training for leaders on compliance, employee relations, and leadership effectiveness

Success in this role is demonstrated by strong business partnership, sound judgment, effective leader coaching, and the ability to improve culture, talent, and organizational outcomes.

• Trusted Advisor: Builds credibility with leaders and is sought out for guidance on complex people matters.
• Strategic Impact: Advances culture, talent, and organizational effectiveness through practical, business-aligned HR support.
• Sound Judgment: Makes balanced decisions that reflect legal, operational, and people considerations.
• Leader Effectiveness: Strengthens leader capability in performance management, engagement, and workplace issue resolution.
• Consistency and Fairness: Ensures policies and practices are applied equitably across teams and locations.
• Data-Driven Influence: Uses insights and trends to inform decisions and shape business action.
• Operational Excellence: Manages competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Competencies Required

• Ethics and Values - Supports positive change and diversity that will support healthy organizational growth. Serves as a champion for projects and programs that are beneficial to the company.
• Knows our Business - Is informed and knowledgeable about trends in the field. Is willing to use own knowledge to constructively challenge institutional practices and systems that might be improved to increase organizational results.
• Building Trust - Treats all team members in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, and values the input of all. Recognizes when analysis is sufficient to proceed with making a good decision.
• Drives For Results - Puts safety first, always. Develops clear workable plans with timelines, goals, and ways to measure results. Fosters engagement across different teams.
• Know your Team - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals. Is approachable and friendly. Is skilled at valuing differences; recognizing others; and listening for understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3–5+ years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or HR Business Partner roles, or a J.D. with 1–2 years of employment or labor relations experience
• Experience supporting unionized environments and working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws
• Experience managing employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR) or J.D. preferred

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to travel up to 5- 10%.

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Typical office environment with extended computer use.

What We Offer

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options

FLSA Status

Salary

Minimum Position Pay Range

USD $75,700.00/Yr.

Maximum Position Pay Range

USD $90,800.00/Yr.