Human Resources Business Partner

Ingevity • Covington, VA

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an HR leader who believes people are the driving force behind success? If so, then Ingevity might be the place for you! We’re seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our fully unionized Covington, VA manufacturing plant. In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of business and people strategy, partnering closely with plant leadership to shape a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workplace. This role will be onsite full time in our Covington facilities, which will allow you to be both a trusted advisor and a hands-on change agent—helping leaders make better decisions, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and creating an environment where employees can thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience within a manufacturing environment, including direct support of unionized workforces strongly preferred
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust with both hourly union employees and site leadership
• Experience navigating complex employee relations issues with a balanced, compliant, and fair approach in a union setting
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive change
• Ability to analyze workforce data and trends to inform decisions and proactively address workforce challenges
• Experience with HR systems (Workday preferred)
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically

Responsibilities

• Partner with Leaders to Drive Impact: Build strong relationships with site leadership and influence key business decisions through people strategy. Translate business goals into actionable workforce plans that support current and future success. Leverage data and insights to proactively identify opportunities, solve problems, and enhance performance.
• Elevate the Employee Experience: Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and leaders, ensuring consistent, fair, and compliant practices. Champion a positive, engaging culture where employees feel heard, supported, and valued. Address employee relations matters with care, transparency, and a focus on resolution.
• Lead in a Unionized Environment: Play a key role in labor relations, including grievance handling, contract interpretation, and negotiations support. Partner with leaders to proactively mitigate risk and maintain strong labor-management relationships. Ensure consistent application of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and coach supervisors on CBA compliance, just cause principles, and progressive discipline.
• Develop Talent & Build Future Leaders: Support performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives. Create and execute a site-specific leadership development strategy. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract top talent and build a strong pipeline. Identify skill gaps and implement meaningful development solutions.
• Driving HR Excellence: Ensure compliance with all employment laws and company policies. Continuously improving HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Lead or support key HR initiatives that strengthen the overall organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level