Human Resources Business Partner - Alliance Defending Freedom

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Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit www.adflegal.org/about-us/careers to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives. 

Human Resources Business Partner

Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly skilled Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in the Lansdowne, VA office.  As the HRBP, you are a vital part of the Human Resource Team. In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Human Resources and are responsible for providing HR consultation and support to designated teams to define and execute people strategies. You will lead organizational assessments that converts strategies into result-driven actions and act as liaison with other HR functions.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

In this position, you will:

• Provide thought leadership through advising, influencing, and providing data and insights to business leaders to achieve strategic objectives through people strategies
• Develop workforce planning strategies to ensure the right talent is available at the right time, participate in recruitment efforts, and support the onboarding process for new team members
• Educate and train team leaders on the performance management process and the goals of team member development
• Identify training needs, coordinate training programs, and support team member development initiatives
• Provide change management and coaching to embrace opportunities of scale and growth successfully
• Proactively assess team, team leaders, and organizational development needs, make recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions
• Use HR analytics to provide insights into workforce trends, turnover, and other key metrics to inform decision-making and optimize team member experience
• Collaborate with compensation and benefits teams to ensure competitive and fair compensation practices
• Assist in managing organizational change by facilitating communication and supporting team members through transitions
• Handle employee relations matters, provide guidance on conflict resolution, and ensure a positive work environment
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements; provide guidance on HR-related compliance matters

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills you need to succeed:

Demonstrated proficiency in:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with team members at all levels
• Ability to analyze situations, identify issues, and provide practical and effective solutions
• Understanding of the business and industry, with the ability to align HR strategies with overall organizational goals
• Experience in managing organizational change and helping employees navigate transitions
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in handling sensitive HR matters

Education and/or experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced degree or professional HR certification preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus on business partnership

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE, TOO? 

We have it! Alliance Defending Freedom offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes major medical insurance, dental care, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Work and life balance is important to the well-being of our team members. You will receive paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing from your hire date and 11 paid holidays per year.