HR Business Partner

Work Location: Onsite - Bridgewater, Virginia 

Position Summary:  The HR Business Partner provides HR support and direction to a designated organizational unit. This position guides decision-making processes and positively impacts the results of the organization by recruiting, retaining, developing, and rewarding the industry’s best talent in a manner that is cost-efficient and compliant.

Key Responsibilities:                    

• Support the organization in a variety of HR functions including recruiting, retention, succession planning, performance management, compensation, benefits, engagement, legal compliance, employee changes, communications and employee relations
• Collaborate with the CHRO/SVP of Human Resources and respective client groups to design organization structure, business processes and systems that support their strategic goals
• Work to create a high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to managers in areas such as benefits, compensation, training, recruiting, workforce planning, conflict management, performance management, the disciplinary action process, etc.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are compliant with all federal, state and local regulations and are consistently administered
• Proactively suggest and promote processes that have positive return on investment and deliver value to internal and external customers
• Monitor key metrics (i.e. turnover, attendance, etc.) to assist the functional area in effectively managing their workforce to maximize productivity and overall effectiveness
• Demonstrate solid business acumen and ability to make HR decisions that ensure a positive impact on the bottom line
• Interact with and foster teamwork at all levels and across all functions and departments
• Act as a catalyst for change with the ability to positively influence others to make difficult decisions
• Utilize employee feedback tools (new hire/stay/exit interviews/engagement surveys/focus groups, etc.) to provide actionable data to business partners
• Lead discussions and investigations of Employee Relations matters
• Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel actions, legal actions, terminations, and organizational plans
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline; PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

• 2-5 years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist, including interviewing and performance management
• Experience in partnering with and advising business leadership
• High degree of professional ethics, sense of fairness, and the ability to work with individuals at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop effective internal and external business relationships
• Experience in an office setting handling sensitive and confidential information
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude to utilize MS Office Products and HRIS (Dayforce preferred)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment meeting tight deadlines
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state employment regulations, filing, and compliance requirements
• Strong project/time management skills
• Detail oriented, well organized, and able to multitask
• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders through collaboration
• Prior experience with union environments is strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation industry experience
• International HR experience
• HR certifications

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel for career fairs and recruiting events as needed

Working Conditions

• Monday- Friday 8 AM- 5 PM

Pay Band: $54,000-77,800.  Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.