Human Resources Advisor

Stryker Corporation; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Free parking

On-site cafeteria

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Housing is seeking an HR Advisor to join the HR Operations team. This role partners across the HR division to manage recruiting, classification and compensation, and policy development.

You will advise managers on performance management, drive organizational change, and resolve complex personnel matters to support a positive employee experience. The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams, adherence to legal standards, and ongoing educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an HR focus or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in HR or related field with recruiting, employee relations, performance management and HR admin.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Excellent consulting skills and relationship building.
• Knowledge of HR principles and practice.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• HR certification preferred.
• Experience as trusted advisor to business partners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life cycle recruiting, classification and compensation activities.
• Ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
• Provide support to designated functional areas.
• Guide managers on performance management and organizational change initiatives.
• Resolve complex personnel matters and advise on HR policies and programs.
• Develop, implement, maintain and monitor HR policies to support a positive employee experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Consulting

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

HR certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Human Resources Advisor.

This important position within the Human Resources Operations team partners closely with all areas of the HR division. The HR Advisor is responsible for full life cycle recruiting, classification and compensation activities, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate requirements, and providing support to designated functional areas.

Serving as a trusted advisor, this role guides managers on performance management, drives organizational change initiatives, and helps resolve complex personnel matters. In addition, the HR Advisor contributes to the development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of HR policies and programs that support a consistent and positive employee experience.

Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s leading housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our lending and grant programs.

We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center, cafeteria and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

To be successful in this role you must possess:

• Bachelor's degree with an HR Management focus (preferred) or equivalent, relevant work experience.
• A few years of experience (3+ preferred) in Human Resources or related field with demonstrated experience in full life cycle recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound judgment in decision making.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent consulting skills with ability to coach and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Knowledge of human resources principles and practice.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Human Resources certification preferred.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to business partners preferred.

• We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center, cafeteria and free parking.
• Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through classroom and online programs.

Hiring Range: $62,000 - $83,500

Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remote) following initial training period.

A background check will be performed as a condition of employment.

A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment.

Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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V3 Certified Military friendly employer

Internal applicants

MR-5 - Please review relevant HR policy under 'Employment Practices' on The Zone before applying.

This position will close at 11:59 PM EST on August 14, 2026.