People & Culture Business Partner

Valir Health•Alexandria, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Valir Health, people aren’t just our greatest asset — they’re the reason our mission moves forward every single day. As a People & Culture Business Partner, you’ll be the connective tissue between our P&C function and the teams we serve. You’ll show up as a trusted advisor, a skilled problem-solver, and a champion for a workplace where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best work. This isn’t a behind-the-desk HR role. You’ll be embedded in the business — present, curious, and proactive. Whether you’re coaching a manager through a tough conversation, digging into turnover trends, or helping shape how we grow our teams, you’ll have real impact at an organization where purpose drives everything we do.

Requirements

Communicates with clarity and confidence — written and verbal — and knows how to adjust your style depending on whether you’re coaching a frontline supervisor or advising a senior leader.
Builds relationships naturally — people trust you quickly, and you take that trust seriously.
Stays organized and detail-oriented in an environment where a lot is always in motion — and never lets something important fall through the cracks.
Knows employment law well enough to apply it practically — not just cite it.
Is genuinely curious about the business — you want to understand how Valir works, what drives our teams, and how HR can make a measurable difference.
Manages time and competing priorities with ease — you meet deadlines, set expectations, and follow through.
Thinks analytically and solves problems creatively — you’re comfortable with data and even more comfortable turning it into a recommendation.
Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms; experience with Paycom and/or 15Five is a plus.
At least 5 years of HR experience, including meaningful work in employee relations and serving as a true business partner to operational teams.
Broad HR knowledge across compensation, performance management, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, diversity & inclusion, and federal/state employment law.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP credential preferred — or the drive to earn one within your first year.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Paycom and/or 15Five is a plus.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP credential preferred — or the drive to earn one within your first year.

Responsibilities

Build genuine, trusted relationships with business unit leaders — becoming the partner they turn to first when people questions arise.
Stay embedded in your business units through regular touchpoints — so you’re never reacting to issues but anticipating and shaping solutions ahead of them.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession — helping Valir build the teams we need today and tomorrow.
Use people data and trend analysis to tell a story — and then turn that story into actionable programs, policies, and recommendations.
Navigate complex employee relations matters with empathy and integrity — conducting thorough, fair investigations and helping leaders respond in ways that build trust, not erode it.
Stay sharp on employment law and regulatory requirements — protecting the organization and our people by keeping compliance current and practical.
Engage legal counsel when the stakes call for it — knowing when to partner up is a sign of good judgment, not a gap in expertise.
Be the go-to resource for policy interpretation — translating HR-speak into clear, consistent guidance that managers and employees can actually use.
Equip managers to lead with confidence — coaching them through feedback conversations, performance concerns, career development, and corrective action in ways that are honest, human, and effective.
Champion a culture of belonging and high performance — working alongside leaders and employees to strengthen relationships, lift morale, and create environments where people want to stay and grow.
Develop deep expertise in at least one HR domain — whether that’s compensation, performance, learning & development, or talent acquisition — and bring that expertise to bear across the teams you support.
Identify what your teams need to grow — and connect those needs to targeted learning solutions that make a real difference on the job.
Help design, deliver, and evaluate training programs — following through to ensure that what we teach actually sticks.
Welcome new employees into the Valir family through an orientation experience that leaves them energized, informed, and proud of where they chose to work.
Lean in wherever you’re needed — contributing to P&C team initiatives and organizational priorities as they evolve.
No direct reports — but your influence extends far beyond an org chart. You’ll serve as a coach and mentor to colleagues and actively invest in the development of the employees you partner with across the organization.