Job Abstract

The HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) will be a primary point of contact for Red River business unit teams on all human resources related issues, with direct supervision by the Director, HRBP. The candidate should be a proactive communicator and change agent, someone who can successfully balance employee needs with business objectives to create integrated solutions and drive the business forward. This position is based out of our office in Chantilly, VA.

Primary Position Tasks:

• Serve as main HR point of contact for Red River business units.
• Work with leadership to plan, organize, direct, implement and evaluate the assigned areas HR needs.
• Work closely with managers to provide hands on support in multiple areas including onboarding, employee retention, employee relations, management coaching, performance management and change management.
• Provide performance management guidance to line management for coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Act as point-of-contact for guidance on compensation actions, including individual promotions, equity adjustments, and related actions.
• Responsible for resolving employees’ questions and issues either directly or indirectly.
• Partner with the Director, HRBP for all employee relations issues, including conducting thorough investigations and be able to make recommendations to leadership as necessary and appropriate.
• Consult and coach regularly with management and provide guidance when appropriate.
• Work with managers to address performance issues timely and efficiently.
• Work with Director, HRBP to analyze data trends and metrics to inform business decisions.
• Work closely with HR team members to provide business feedback and identify areas of improvement.
• Find ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boost productivity and retention.
• Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans team restructuring.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; collaborate with the legal department when necessary.
• Interpret human resources policy.
• Other business duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related field. Equivalent work experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3-5 years of progressive experience in human resources.
• Proven experience collaborating with leadership and legal on sensitive employee matters.

Preferred Education/Certification/Experience:

• Working knowledge of Workday

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current, in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to human resources and employee management, including workers’ compensation, union relations, and federal and state employment laws.
• Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices including employee relations, employment law, employee engagement, compensation, performance management, recruitment, and training and development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization.
• Capacity to collaborate with colleagues, employees, managers, and leaders.
• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion but knows when to escalate and ask for assistance.
• Work independently and be a contributing and positive part of the HR team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the HR function.
• Team-oriented personality willing to take on any task.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Appropriately empathize, handle, and document sensitive situations.

Essential Elements:

This position is an office position that requires remaining in a stationary position for multiple hours throughout the workday.

This position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co-workers throughout the day utilizing Red River approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where Red River operates.  Red River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.