Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Partner to support organizational leaders and employees in northern Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening employee relations, advising on HR policies, and guiding performance and workforce planning initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset along with hands-on HR expertise to help drive effective people practices across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Advise managers and department leaders on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and people-focused decision-making.

• Conduct thorough and fair workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate next steps.

• Interpret and apply HR policies consistently while ensuring alignment with business objectives and employment standards.

• Partner with leadership on performance management processes, including coaching, feedback discussions, and resolution planning.

• Support organizational change efforts by helping teams navigate structure, communication, and workforce impacts.

• Contribute to succession planning activities by identifying talent needs and supporting leadership development discussions.

• Oversee core HR administrative activities and maintain accurate employee records and documentation.

• Utilize UKG Pro to manage HR data, reporting, and day-to-day personnel transactions as needed.

• Demonstrated experience serving as an HR Business Partner or in a senior human resources advisory role.
• Strong background in employee relations, including conflict resolution and workplace investigations.
• Practical knowledge of HR policy interpretation, application, and compliance considerations.
• Experience supporting performance management and coaching leaders through employee issues.
• Familiarity with succession planning and organizational change management initiatives.
• Proficiency in HR administration processes and systems, including UKG Pro.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across teams.