HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

AMBSIMS & Associates Corp; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

ZIM is seeking a senior HR professional to think strategically and roll up sleeves, advising business leaders across a globally distributed organization. You will balance strategic planning with day-to-day HR execution, partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational and cultural change.

Based in Virginia Beach, the role is hybrid with one remote day per week, focusing on employee relations, leadership development, and cross-functional collaboration across international markets.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Solid HR generalist background.
• Direct HR Business Partner experience.
• Track record of advising senior leadership and earning trust.
• Leadership initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Confident, polished communication at all levels.
• Location already based locally in Virginia Beach area.

Responsibilities

• Build credibility quickly with senior leaders and act as trusted advisor to business units.
• Balance strategic and tactical HR responsibilities.
• Navigate employee relations matters with sound judgment.
• Lead HR initiatives and drive organizational and cultural change.
• Communicate confidently with executives and employees.
• Collaborate with international teams in global locations.

Skills

HR Generalist

HR Business Partner

Strategic HR

Leadership

Influence

Presence/Communication

Stakeholder Management

Job description

The Opportunity

Clint is looking for a senior-minded HR professional who can think strategically but is also comfortable rolling up their sleeves. You will be a trusted advisor to business leaders, handling both the strategic and the hands-on sides of HR in a collaborative, team-oriented organization with international reach. Strong performers here grow, and several have moved into management and director-level roles.

Position Snapshot

• Location: Virginia Beach, VA. Primarily onsite, with one remote day per week.
• Relocation: Not offered. Candidates must already be local to Virginia Beach.
• Base salary: $95,000 – $100,000, with offers expected to reach approximately $105,000 for the right candidate
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus
• Experience: Approximately 5+ years of progressive HR experience

What You Will Do

• Build credibility quickly with senior leaders and act as a trusted advisor to your business units.
• Handle both strategic and tactical HR responsibilities, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day HR execution.
• Navigate employee relations matters and broader organizational challenges with sound judgment.
• Lead HR initiatives and drive organizational and cultural change.
• Communicate confidently and clearly with both executives and employees.
• Work with colleagues and teams in international locations, such as Brazil, Israel, and other global markets.

What You Bring

• Experience: Approximately 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Generalist foundation: A solid HR generalist background
• Business partnering: Direct HR Business Partner experience
• Influence: A track record of advising senior leadership and earning their trust
• Leadership: Initiatives you have personally led, with measurable outcomes
• Presence: A confident, polished communication style that works at every level
• Location: Already based locally in the Virginia Beach area

Culture and Employee Experience

Culture is one of ZIM's strongest selling points. The company promotes a collaborative, energetic, and team-oriented environment, and the HR team works together in an open workspace, supporting one another during busy periods.

• Family baseball outings and an oceanfront year-end gala
• Cookouts and seasonal food events
• Onsite gym access
• Movie nights, trunk-or-treat events and wellness fairs

Development opportunities include Excel training, LinkedIn professional-branding sessions and leadership development programs.

Compensation and Benefits

• 401(k): 7% dollar-for-dollar match
• Time off: 17 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance: Low employee health insurance costs
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance