Position Summary Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, delivers innovative solutions to address complex, mission-critical program challenges for the federal government. We are actively seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to provide dedicated HR support to our delivery leadership, project teams, and corporate staff. Reporting within the HR department hierarchy, the HRBP acts as a critical liaison between operational delivery teams and corporate people operations. In this role, you will provide consultative support and tactical execution across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, engagement, retention, workforce planning, and compliance. This position plays an active role in driving Hive Group's culture, values, and operational efficiency across both corporate headquarters and client project sites. Location: Hybrid (On-site at our McLean, VA headquarters with 1–2 days telework per week / ~80% on-site).
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Workforce Planning
- Serve as a trusted advisor to delivery managers, project leaders, and corporate staff, providing day-to-day counsel on human capital management, team structure, and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with delivery leadership and the HR Lead/Director on portfolio-level workforce planning, contract re-compete staffing needs, and succession planning.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to align hiring pipelines with active contract labor categories, backfill requirements, and critical talent gaps.
- Champion corporate initiatives, Core Values, and culture-building activities across dispersed client-site and corporate personnel.
Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Manage employee relations matters across assigned portfolios, facilitating effective conflict resolution, mediation, and corrective action counseling.
- Conduct objective, thorough workplace incident investigations as applicable, documenting findings and partnering with HR leadership on recommended resolutions.
- Guide managers through formal disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and separation workflows in adherence to company policy.
Performance Management & Talent Development
- Coach supervisors and managers on performance management best practices, continuous feedback delivery, employee coaching, and career pathing.
- Facilitate the execution of annual performance evaluations, mid-year check-ins, and employee recognition programs within assigned accounts.
- Partner with the HR team to identify training needs, deliver instructional content, and implement professional development programs to strengthen organizational bench strength.
- Track and evaluate employee engagement trends, conducting stay interviews, pulse surveys, and exit interviews to recommend actionable retention strategies.
Compliance, Benefits Support & HR Operations
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII) and federal contracting standards across multiple client jurisdictions.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with federal contractor mandates, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies, Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), and OFCCP guidelines.
- Partner with HR operations to support seamless new-hire onboarding, benefits inquiries, open enrollment execution, and offboarding transitions.
- Utilize enterprise HRIS platforms (Workday and/or UKG) to log employee actions, track case notes, and generate headcount, turnover, and operational metrics for leadership review.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience: Minimum of five to six (5–6) years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years operating as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
- Employee Relations & Investigations: Demonstrated experience conducting workplace inquiries, mediating workplace conflict, and managing formal performance improvement processes.
- Consultative Capability: Proven track record consulting directly with front-line and mid-level managers on workforce and people management issues.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and standard HR practices across multi-state workforces.
- Systems Experience: Hands-on proficiency using modern HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, or similar enterprise systems).
- Core Competencies:
- Exceptional interpersonal, active listening, and verbal/written communication skills.
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence and ability to maintain strict confidentiality and objectivity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting professional services or cleared personnel within the federal government contracting (GovCon) industry.
- Active professional HR credential (e.g., SHRM-CP or PHR).
- Familiarity with federal contractor compliance obligations, such as OFCCP guidelines, Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), or Service Contract Act (SCA) provisions.
- Direct experience with formal workplace investigations, mediation frameworks, or instructional design/training delivery.
- Hands-on administrative experience within Workday and/or UKG HRIS environments.
- Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
Compensation and Benefits The estimated compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 annually. This range reflects a good faith estimate; final salary determinations are based on candidate qualifications, including relevant certifications, specific technical skills, and verified years of directly related experience.
Hive Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Company-matched retirement plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid federal holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Lifestyle and wellness benefits
A Commitment to Equal Opportunity Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual's qualifications and suitability for the role. Protecting Your Information Stay vigilant against fraudulent job offers and individuals impersonating Hive Group Talent Acquisition Specialists. Hive Group will never request payment details or money during the application process. Official communications will only come from email addresses ending in @hive-llc.com or @applytojob.com - not from free email services like Gmail or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious messages requesting payment or personal information, please report them immediately to talentacquisition@hive-llc.com.