Human Resources Business Partner

STIHL USA; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

STIHL USA is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead LOA processes, build data-driven people strategies, and guide employee relations across the company. You’ll partner with HR centers of excellence and management to improve engagement, retention and workforce planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years HR experience, and excellent verbal and written communication. HR certification is preferred; strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of related HR experience preferred.
• HR certification preferred.
• Experience managing leave of absence (LOA) processes, including coordinating leave requests, documentation, and return-to-work plans, and applying relevant laws and company policies.
• Handles the most complex issues and problems and may consult with higher-level staff as needed.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages the LOA process, coordinating with employees, management, and HR partners to ensure compliance.
• Builds data driven human resource strategies aligned with BU strategy.
• Strategies must consider safety and development of STIHL employees.
• Partners with HR centers of excellence to develop these strategies.
• Meets with management to discuss HR strategies for engagement, retention, and talent acquisition.
• Maintains BU goals and succession planning in line with annual and mid-range plans.
• Assists management in administering HR systems, tools, and practices.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Coaching leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

HR certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including:
• A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
• A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off in addition to 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation
• Compensation: $97,000-$106,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the leave of absence (LOA) process, including coordinating with employees, management, and HR partners on leave requests, required documentation, and return-to-work plans while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Builds data driven human resource strategies aligned with the BU strategy.
• Strategies must consider the safety, security and continued development of STIHL employees.
• Partners with human resources centers of excellence to develop these strategies.
• Regularly meets with management to assess and discuss appropriate human resources strategies designed to improve employee engagement, retention, talent acquisition, and other human capital challenges. Also ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains competency of each business unit’s annual goals and mid-range plans, including BU manager performance goals, in order to facilitate long-term staffing, succession planning, and personnel development. Conducts thorough and objective internal investigations relating to sexual harassment claims, discrimination, and any other claims of unlawful/unethical treatment.
• Promotes an issue free environment through regular, deliberate communications and trainings and by maintaining positive relationships with both management and employees.
• Handles all employee relations issues such as counseling, dispute resolution, terminations and performance improvement plans.
• Assists management in the effective administration of the organization’s HR systems, tools, and practices.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as needed.

Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of related experience preferred.
• HR certification preferred.
• Experience managing leave of absence (LOA) processes, including coordinating leave requests, documentation, and return-to-work plans, and applying relevant laws and company policies.
• Handles the most complex issues and problems and may consult with higher-level staff as needed.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.