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Human Resources Business Partner (On Site)

Rivhs Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Newport News Full-time Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Rivhs. Newport News · full-time · $72,100–$99,175 base.

SalaryStated by Rivhs
$72,100 – $99,175
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationNewport News
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$72,100–$99,175
PostedOct 16, 2026 · 3d ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Guide department leaders on staffing plans, talent growth, pay decisions and how teams are structured
  • Use workforce information to shape efforts that strengthen team culture and employee engagement
  • Coach leaders through organizational changes and help them maintain team performance during transitions
  • Advise on employee relations, HR rules and policy application, escalating complex or high-risk concerns
  • Coordinate employee lifecycle work with HR specialists and support regulatory survey activities

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
  • At least two years of work in human resources
  • Strong knowledge of HR rules and healthcare compliance, including areas such as FMLA, ADA and HIPAA
  • Intermediate-or-higher Excel ability, careful handling of sensitive information and skill advising leaders

Who this fits

This on-site role in Newport News suits an HR professional who can advise and coach department leaders while managing competing priorities. Healthcare HR experience, Workday familiarity and PHR or SHRM credentials are preferred.

From the employer

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$72,100.00 - $99,175.00/Annual
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
The Human Resources Business Partner serves as an HR advisor to assigned departments within the health system, providing guidance on HR policies, workforce planning, and talent strategies. Supports leaders in fostering a positive culture and driving organizational performance.

What you will do
  • Leadership Consultation: Partner with department leaders to understand business objectives and provide HR guidance in areas of workforce planning, talent development, pay practices and organizational design, etc.
  • Culture & Engagement: Collaborate on initiatives to improve team culture and engagement using workforce data.
  • Change Leadership: Assist leaders in managing change and maintaining team performance during transitions.
  • Leadership Coaching: Provide feedback and resources to help leaders strengthen team management and engagement. Provide advice and guidance to leaders on employee relations matters (e.g., absence, performance management, disciplinary procedures, pay practices and outcomes), escalating complex or high-risk issues as needed. Advise leaders on HR laws, regulations, and practices (such as FMLA, ADA), and serve as an HR policy expert to assist with interpretation and enforcement.
  • Supports employee lifecycle activities in collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., onboarding, development, engagement, performance, retention, offboarding, compensation and benefits events).
  • Supports HR-related component of regulatory surveys.

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelors Degree, Human Resources or Related Field (Required)

Experience
  • 2 years working in Human Resources (Required)
  • Human Resources experience in a healthcare setting (Preferred)
  • Experience with HCM Workday (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities
  • Well-developed HR knowledge base with a firm understanding of laws, regulations, and practices impacting HR (i.e. FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Wage and Hour, etc).
  • Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
  • Proficient in computer technology including all MS Office products. Intermediate level or above MS Excel skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills across broad and diverse audiences.
  • Skilled in the consistent application of policies and procedures.
  • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management.
  • Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
  • Tactical mindset.
  • Skilled in interpreting and implementing business solutions.
  • Ability to advise and coach leaders.
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities and follow through to completion.

Licenses and Certifications
  • PHR/SHRM-CP and SPHR/SHRM-SCP (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.