Senior HR Business Partner

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across assigned divisions.

You will drive workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and compliance in a fast-paced construction environment, partnering with field and corporate leadership to support performance and organizational effectiveness. The role emphasizes strategic partnership with hands-on HR support, managing employee relations and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive HR experience.
Minimum 3-5 years supporting unionized workforces and labor relations activities.
Experience in construction, engineering, industrial services, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or related fields preferred.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed employee populations.
Strong advisory experience to senior leaders on complex employee and labor matters.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of employment law and HR practices.

Responsibilities

Act as trusted HR partner to leaders across regions and projects.
Guide workforce planning, employee relations, and leadership effectiveness.
Support organizational changes, restructures, and integrations.
Analyze workforce trends and labor metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
Lead talent development, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
Drive performance management and development planning.
Promote employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR

Labor relations

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Talent management

Organizational development

Communication

Confidentiality

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Vista Viewpoint

Job description

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.

Until Filled (EST)

882 - HR

1401 Battery Brooke Parkway, Richmond, VA, USA

Full Time

Job Summary

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic and hands-on Human Resources support across assigned operating divisions. This role partners closely with field and corporate leadership to drive business performance through effective workforce planning, labor relations, talent management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and compliance. The Sr. HRBP plays a critical management level role in supporting the employee population, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company practices, while fostering positive employee and labor-management relationships. The position balances strategic partnership with operational execution in a fast-paced construction environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

Serve as the primary HR partner to operational and functional leaders across assigned regions, business units, or projects.
Align people strategies with business objectives, workforce demands, and growth initiatives.
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and leadership effectiveness.
Support organizational changes, restructures, acquisitions, integrations, and workforce transitions.
Analyze workforce trends, turnover, engagement, and labor metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
Key resources for onboarding and other payroll/employee related processes.
Act as a key HR resource in managing employee relationships and campaigns.
Promote positive employee relations and assist leaders in maintaining productive, engaged, and compliant work environments.
Conduct workplace investigations involving employee concerns, policy violations, and compliance matters.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

Support talent acquisition efforts for field, project, and leadership positions in partnership with Talent Acquisition team.
Facilitate succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership development initiatives.
Partner with leaders to identify workforce capability gaps and develop talent strategies.
Drive performance management processes, goal setting, and development planning.
Support employee engagement initiatives and action planning efforts.

Workforce Planning & Operational Support

Partner with business leaders to forecast workforce needs based on project pipelines and operational demands.
Support mobilization and workforce planning efforts for new projects and geographic expansion.
Collaborate with recruiting teams to address skilled labor shortages and critical workforce needs.
Assist in workforce optimization efforts while balancing operational requirements and employee experience.

Culture & Employee Experience

Champion company values and leadership expectations throughout the organization.
Support employee engagement, recognition, communication, and retention initiatives.
Help foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Facilitate effective communication between leadership teams and employees across multiple locations and projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Minimum 3-5 years supporting unionized workforces and labor relations activities.
Experience within construction, engineering, industrial services, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or related field-based industries strongly preferred.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed employee populations.
Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders on complex employee and labor matters.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Excellent communication, problem-solving focus and customer service orientation.
Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Enhanced knowledge of basic employment law, HR practices, and employee relations principles.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Spanish language fluency.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
Experience with Vista Viewpoint, UKG, Workday, or similar is preferred.

Additional Information

Role will regularly interact with senior operational leaders, field and project leaders and employees at all levels.
Position may require occasional support outside normal business hours due to operational or communication needs.
This role may support confidential business matters.

Travel Requirements

This is an onsite role based out of Richmond, VA with 3-4 on site day and 1-2 remote per week.
Occasional travel to other offices, field locations, and project sites as needed.
Travel expectations may range from up to 10% depending on business needs.
Travel may include overnight stays and multi-site visits across the United States.

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, Atlantic Constructors, Inc. will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization (work visas) for any position.

Atlantic Constructors, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation/gender identity, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like an accommodation or any assistance in order to apply for a job, please call 1-877-WRK-4ACI for assistance, or fax your requested accommodation to 804-523-8781. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as an offer of employment or a binding contract of employment for a specific period of time. Employment can be terminated by either the employee or the employer at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

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