Sr. HR Business Partner

Harbor Group Management Company, a Norfolk, Virginia based real estate investment and property management firm, has an immediate need for a Sr. Human Resources Business Partner at our corporate office in Norfolk, VA.  Are you the one?  

Job Summary:  Responsible for delivering key human resources services to the organization including advising on employee relations, policies & procedures, performance management, onboarding, training, and leave programs. Act as a partner to leadership, operations, hiring managers and team members to ensure we are managing our human resources to be as productive as possible.   
 

Key Responsibilities:    

• Act as key business partner to senior leaders and managers to optimize employee engagement & development, succession planning and organization effectiveness.  

• Advise managers in employee relations to include coaching, employee accountability and termination matters, while consulting with legal counsel as needed; manage and resolve a high volume of complex employee relation issues.  

• Partner with functional HR partners to meet defined deliverables in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, talent development, and culture & engagement. 

• Drive performance management throughout the year by providing guidance to managers on appropriate goal setting, coaching, and feedback, leading to the annual & mid-year review processes.  

• Conduct investigations of employee misconduct or other violations of company policy, or which result from discrimination charges, to recommend appropriate course of action, or respond to charges.  

• Provide policy interpretation and consultation for staff and managers; ensure compliance with federal, state & local regulations.  

• Manage the interactive process within leave programs such as FMLA, STD, etc. 

• Identify gaps in organization health by analyzing trends in attrition and turnover.  

• Conduct exit interviews; prepare and present findings; recommend solutions based on those findings. 

• Manage other special projects as they relate to the human resources function.  

Qualifications and Experience:    

• BS degree, plus minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a multistate environment; PHR/SPHR preferred.  

• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws and regulations. 

• Experience in property management industry a plus. 

• Proven experience managing a high volume of employee relation issues. 

• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships with all levels of management, in order to gain support & achieve results.  

• Able to multitask, deal with ambiguity, and work collaboratively in a team environment; excellent analytical & verbal, written & presentation skills.  

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills; consultative and collaborative work style. 

• Self-directed; comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.  

The Perks.    

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries and incentive plans, as well as an extensive list of health and retirement options.  
• An environment that supports learning and development through our in-house education program, HGKey, along with providing tuition reimbursement and external training with industry leaders.  
• Volunteer and community service opportunities through our HG Cares Employee Volunteer Program.  
• Recognition and awards, a generous employee referral program, and an employee apartment discount at a Harbor Group community. 
• Our office is conveniently located in downtown Norfolk within walking distance to Waterside District. 
• Access to cafes, car washing service and a free gym, all within our office building.