Human Resources Business Partner

STIHL • Virginia Beach, VA

26d • $97,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner develops data-driven human resource strategies aligned with business unit strategy, considering employee safety, security, and continued development. The role partners with human resources centers of excellence and regularly meets with management to address employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, and other human capital challenges while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The position manages leave-of-absence processes, supports employee relations, conducts internal investigations, and promotes a positive work environment through communication, training, and strong relationships with management and employees. It also supports HR systems and practices, contributes to staffing and succession planning, and provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to a subordinate group. Additional related responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing leave-of-absence processes, including leave requests, documentation, return-to-work plans, and application of relevant laws and company policies.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex issues and problems, consulting with higher-level staff as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Six or more years of related experience preferred.
• HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the leave-of-absence process, including coordinating leave requests, documentation, and return-to-work plans with employees, management, and HR partners while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Build data-driven human resource strategies aligned with business unit strategy and employee safety, security, and development needs.
• Partner with human resources centers of excellence to develop HR strategies.
• Meet regularly with management to assess and discuss strategies addressing employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, and other human capital challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of business unit annual goals and mid-range plans, including business unit manager performance goals, to facilitate long-term staffing, succession planning, and personnel development.
• Conduct thorough and objective internal investigations into sexual harassment, discrimination, and other claims of unlawful or unethical treatment.
• Promote an issue-free environment through regular communications and training and by maintaining positive relationships with management and employees.
• Handle employee relations matters, including counseling, dispute resolution, terminations, and performance improvement plans.
• Assist management with the effective administration of HR systems, tools, and practices.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Assume additional related responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
• Fully vested pension plan after five years.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• A culture of stability, community, and innovation. Compensation is $97,000–$106,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

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