Human Resources Business Partner jobs in Portsmouth, VA

The Human Resources Business Partner role contributes to company performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of the business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Partners with leadership to align HR strategy to business strategy.
• Acts as change agent to business through process design and approaches that support change and transformation – striving to lead mutual processes to best practice status.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with operations staff and HR peers to develop solutions; programs and policies.
• Provides day-to-day coaching to leadership on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application; talent management and development; and organizational design consultation.
• Actively participates in annual budget planning/labor forecasting process with business partners.
• Leads and/or supports annual HR cycle deliverables to include performance management; merit and bonus awards; benefits enrollment; etc.
• Evaluates issues, patterns, and trends to provide proactive insights for HR solution and program designs i.e. training to address certain needs.
• Partners with Payroll, HRIS, Quality and Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, DOT Compliance, and Compensation and Benefits functions as needed to provide solutions for clients

Competencies:

• Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including employment law & compliance requirements.
• Proven client management and business literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to set high personal goals and work independently.
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to make recommendation to effectively resolve problems or issues.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Proven acuity in MS office suite and data-base management.

Work Environment:

Generally, works in an office environment and visits work sites as needed.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of work time.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business-related field or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of HR experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• SPHR
• Multi-site location client support experience

Additional eligibility requirements:

No other eligibility requirements.

Work authorization requirements:

The position requires employees to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Must meet I-9 requirements.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

The company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration