Title: Human Resources Business Partner

State Role Title: Human Resources Generalist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Commonwealth Savers Plan

Location: ARBORETUM NORTH CHESTERFIELD

Agency Website: https://www.commonwealthsavers.com/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Commonwealth Savers, formerly Virginia529, is an independent state agency that offers savings and investment programs to meet future financial goals, while providing meaningful work to our diverse and collaborative team. Our name change to Commonwealth Savers, reflects our expanded mission to empower individuals on their entire financial journey through education, disability, and retirement savings programs. Commonwealth Savers manages the largest 529 and independent ABLE plans in the nation, helping people save for higher education and disability related expenses, and now manages the state’s private retirement program, RetirePathVA, bringing retirement savings to those who do not have employer-provided options. If you want to make a difference with us, visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture, values, and rewarding career opportunities.

We are hiring an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic and tactical partner to our leaders, fostering an engaging, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that supports our mission. This role has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote each week.

In this position, you will:
• Lead and participate in HR initiatives and projects including performance management, succession planning, performance-based compensation planning, and career development programs
• Partner with assigned division leaders to proactively manage and execute full cycle recruiting of talent including actively sourcing hard to fill positions
• Foster a culture of high engagement and collaboration through positive onsite work experiences, transparent communications, and promoting a sense of belonging
• Develop and deliver meaningful training that builds skills and competencies and achieves identified objectives
• Advise and coach leadership and staff on HR policies and practices
• Participate in employee relations matters by facilitating communication in difficult situations, and investigating employee complaints or concerns

Successful candidates will have:
• Five to seven years of experience in multiple aspects of HR or related field; an equivalent combination of skills and experience will be considered
• HR related certification preferred
• Experience recruiting and supporting IT employees preferred
• Experience in fast paced, and flexible work environment providing service to customers, employees, and/or vendors
• Experience building and deploying employee-centric programs to diverse audiences
• Experience developing learning programs
• Knowledge of human resources trends and best practices
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and their practical application in a public work environment
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office software and database management systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to influence others and diffuse highly emotional situations
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service and relationship building skills
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
• Ability to work on a team that delivers a high-availability level of service

Benefits:
• Generous healthcare benefits with multiple plans to choose from
• Defined benefit and contribution retirement plans with cash match
• 12+ holidays
• PTO – new employees earn 25 days/full year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Agency-paid continuing education
• 529 match program
• Relaxed work environment

Work Environment:
• This position works a hybrid schedule, with 3 days per week onsite in our office
• Typical office environment with considerable time in a sitting, stationary position
• Must be able to occasionally move about the office to retrieve files and documents
• Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment including typing and keying
• Frequently communicate with employees, vendors, and applicants; must be able to exchange accurate information accordingly
• Occasional travel required

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

It is the practice of Commonwealth Savers to conduct in-depth background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background checks performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: reference checks, criminal history including sexual offender registry checks, and degree validation. The results of background checks are made available to Commonwealth Savers employing officials. You will be requested to sign a reference release form, so your past schools and/or employers may be contacted concerning your academic or employment history.

Contact Information

Name: Debbie Allan

Email: hr@virginia529.com

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.