Human Resources Business Partner - Newport News, VA

Human Resources Business Partner

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking aheadinvesting in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and moreavailable within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are what you do and what you think matters

Starting Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000

The Company is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team at our Newport News Facility in Newport News, VA.

As a HRBP this individual is responsible for a broad range of activities to support the wider organization. This is a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, which requires an individual who can maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality while meeting the needs of employees and managers. As a HRBP, this individual will work with the Senior Director, Human Resources to provide full HR lifecycle support to non-union managers and employees.

This role partners closely with leaders to support workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Partner with leadership to identify, develop, and implement innovative HR solutions, best practices, and process improvements.
• Maintain a visible and regular presence with leaders, managers, supervisors, and employees at the Newport News facility.
• Collaborate with site and functional leadership to address human resources and business challenges effectively.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and coordinate with the Senior Director, Human Resources and Legal to determine appropriate resolutions.
• Support the development and execution of employee and organizational development programs and engagement initiatives.
• Attract, develop, and retain talent by leveraging talent acquisition processes for internal recruitment and targeted external sourcing for critical competencies.
• Design and support location?specific retention strategies, development efforts, and knowledge?transfer initiatives as business needs require.
• Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to assess, develop, and facilitate training programs on HR and workplace topics.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain HR metrics to support informed decision?making.
• Support all HR programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, employee relations, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, recognition and engagement, records management, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
• Design, implement, and manage employee recognition programs to support employee engagement and organizational culture.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company standards; regularly review and recommend updates to policies and practices as needed.
• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed, recognizing that responsibilities may evolve based on business requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• At least 2 years of human resources experience.
• Experience supporting operations or manufacturing environments preferred.

Competencies:

• Communication:
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral, written, visual, and non-verbal ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability:
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused:
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative:
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving:
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration:
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person's contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The individual would encounter normal office environmental conditions.
• The noise level for the work environment would be considered in the moderate range (example: computers, printers, light traffic).

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.