Human Resources Business Partner (Charlottesville, VA)

About the role

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) will partner with regional managers to assure the smooth and efficient delivery of HR processes, policies, and services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing expert guidance and support on all HR-related matters.
• Collaborate closely with management to understand business objectives and develop HR strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Lead and facilitate HR initiatives and programs, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, Occupational Health and Safety.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement HR solutions to enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Advise and coach managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees, providing support and guidance on HR-related inquiries and concerns.
• Partner with the HR team to develop and deliver training programs to enhance leadership capabilities and promote a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk for the organization.
• Represent the organization in unemployment hearings, preparing documentation and presenting evidence to support the company's position in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and facilitate FMLA and ADA accommodation requests, including communication with employees, documentation review, and accommodation implementation in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department to ensure alignment of Workers' Compensation processes and procedures with safety protocols and regulations.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to track key performance indicators and identify trends, providing insights to inform decision-making and drive business outcomes.
• Helps to compose and distribute written communication to employees on a variety of topics: benefits, policy updates, etc.
• Affirm HRIS and data reflects accurate state of company and employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Proven experience working in all functions of Human Resources.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office with a focus on Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality and act with integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Skills

• SHRM member (preferred)
• PHR or SHRM-CP (preferred)

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