Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Copper River Shared Services is seeking a seasoned Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to provide comprehensive HR support across the Copper River Family of Companies, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and compliance. This role is pivotal in leading complex investigations, supporting SCA and government‑contracting requirements, partnering with leaders on performance matters, and ensuring a consistent, high‑quality employee experience. The Sr. HRBP is instrumental in advancing our people initiatives while maintaining high standards of fairness, integrity, and organizational alignment. This position is based in Chantilly, VA, offers a hybrid work schedule following the introductory period, and reports to the Human Resources Manager, Copper River Shared Services.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Lead thorough, impartial investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, and potential policy violations; recommend and ensure completion of appropriate follow‑up actions.
• Provide proactive guidance and coaching to leaders on employee‑relations matters, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop, implement, and monitor performance improvement plans.
• Promote positive employee relations by maintaining confidentiality, building trust, and balancing organizational and employee needs.
• Support and manage the onboarding and separation processes to ensure compliance and a positive employee experience.
• Execute HR programs, policies, and procedures aligned with company objectives and overall business strategy.
• Partner with HR colleagues, Legal, leadership, and cross‑functional departments to promote consistent and compliant HR practices across operating companies.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to recommend and develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Assist with developing and maintaining training programs that support organizational needs.
• Ensure day‑to‑day HR practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain strong and current knowledge of the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis‑Bacon Act (DBA) and ensure HR practices remain compliant.
• Maintain visibility across the organization to foster strong employee‑management relationships, high morale, and a constructive culture.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • Active HR certification (SHRM‑CP, PHR, SHRM‑SCP, SPHR) a plus

• Required Experience:
  • Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible HR experience; at least three (3) years in an HRBP or equivalent consultative role
  • Experience handling sensitive and complex employee relations matters from start to finish
  • Experience supporting SCA and DBA workforces preferred
  • Union or union represented workforce experience highly preferred
  • Government contracting experience strongly preferred
  • ANC/Tribal experience and/or 8(a) experience preferred
  • Experience with HRIS systems; Paycor preferred

• Required Skill and Competencies
  • Strong knowledge of HR principles and federal/state labor laws
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)