Groundworks is seeking a talented Human Resources Business Partner join our tribe in Virginia Beach, VA! 

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic role designed to align business objectives with employees and leaders across the organization. This position will initially focus on project-based initiatives that shape and enhance the organization’s workforce strategy, providing a solid foundation for eventual direct support of a designated business unit or division. The HRBP collaborates across the HR function to deliver value-added services that reflect organizational goals while maintaining a strong focus on project execution, business acumen, and operational excellence across locations in the US and Canada.  

Job Responsibilities 

•  Lead the development, documentation through creation of job aids and SOPs, and implementation of scalable HR processes and workflows to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.

• Design and execute change management communication strategies to ensure clear messaging and stakeholder alignment

• Manage cross-functional workforce initiatives, such as workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning in partnership with Learning and Development and IT roadmap.

• Analyze project outcomes and provide actionable insights to refine strategies and improve operational effectiveness.

• Develop and deliver high-quality presentations and reports, including data-driven insights, visuals, and strategic recommendations, tailored to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

• Transition to direct support of a business unit, serving as the primary HR partner for leadership and employees.

• Drive people strategies that enable the business unit to achieve short- and long-term objectives.

• Lead change initiatives within the unit, including workforce development, succession planning, and performance management.

• Provide expert consultation on employee relations, organizational culture, and engagement strategies.

• Provide performance management guidance to business leaders through coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Work closely with leaders and employees to increase workforce productivity, engagement, and employee retention.

• Ensure HR practices align with regulatory requirements and minimize legal risks.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR-related aspects of M&A, including workforce assessments, integration timelines, and communications planning.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with employee transitions, role changes, and company cultural integration.

• Develop tools and resources to streamline M&A processes for future acquisitions.

• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team to deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring workforce representation aligns with market demographics.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

•  Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum of seven years’ experience in HR discipline, or general business consulting experience, or business leadership.

• Extensive knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

• Multi-site location customer support experience is preferred.

• Strong analytical and Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate and/or distributed branch environment.

Requirements 

• Full-time  

• Onsite: 1741 Corporate Landing Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

What we provide for our employees 

• Competitive base compensation with lucrative bonus potential 

• Equity  

• The best-in-class training programs 

• Advanced leadership training opportunities 

• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match after applicable waiting periods 

• Paid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period 

Groundworks® is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization. 

With locations across the USA and Canada, Groundworks is the leading foundation solutions and water management company in North America! Recognized as a Top Workplaces USA™ company and offering employee ownership for everyone, we’re building something that just can’t be replicated. And we’re on a mission to change an industry like never before!   

We’re unique here at Groundworks. We are all connected through the same vision, mission, and values, and we are stronger together. We’re proud to be the Groundworks Tribe!  

Our highly trained teams have decades of experience delivering innovative solutions, unmatched quality, and industry-leading warranties, helping homeowners everywhere protect and repair their most valuable asset – their home.    

When customers choose a local Groundworks company, they can feel confident they’re hiring the trusted local experts who will ensure the job’s done right.  

When you choose Groundworks, you’ll join thousands of Tribemates who are making history.