Human Resources Business Partner - Supporting two locations : Glen Allen and Ashland VA

Human Resources Business Partner

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward.

We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with all levels of employees. The HRBP will drive and / or support change management initiatives in an assigned territory. The position maintains business partnerships with an effective level of business acumen to deliver value-added service within an assigned territory.

Essential Functions :

• Cultivates a collaborative environment with business partners; actively engages in regular communication, aligns on strategic goals, facilitates teamwork to drive organizational success.
• Participates and leads regular meetings with business leaders within assigned territories.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed / required.
• Represents the company for any unemployment claims.
• Provides guidance, interpretation, and ensures legal compliance with labor laws and Union contracts including but not limited to : grievances, negotiations, etc. where applicable within an assigned territory.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management including but not limited to : coaching, counseling, career development, compensation planning.
• Provides HR expertise in employee relations by conducting strategic, methodical, and comprehensive investigations with guidance from the Sr. HRBP and HR Director to ensure fair resolution of workplace issues, maintaining compliance with company policies, and provide insight and next steps including disciplinary actions needed.
• Develop recruitment strategies to fill all exempt and non-exempt personnel and temporary positions; utilizing the HRIS system to post and monitor opportunities maintaining HR standards for an efficient time to fill.
• Understands benefit programs to effectively communicate offerings to employees with the ability to work closely with the Benefits Director.
• Manages special employee events and employee recognition programs within an assigned territory.
• Oversees, interprets, and assists in updating human resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local laws as applicable.
• Ensures data integrity within the HRIS system and maintains all HR compliance records, including but not limited to I-9 files, OSHA logs, and EEOC records, in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing HR-related projects to enhance the effectiveness of human resources operations as assigned.

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