WHY WE NEED YOU:
As Virgin Hyperloop (VH) continues our journey to build the world’s first hyperloop and act as a disruptive force in the transportation industry, we are in need of an experienced human resources business partner for our growing organization.

• You drive our talent agenda forward through your hands-on and strategic work with leaders across the business to build high performing teams and create a great employee experience.
• You’re an experienced and dynamic talent leader who has strong experience building effective partnerships with a range of stakeholders, collaborates effectively with others in building out talent strategies to support our engineering organization.
• Partner with the broader talent team to build a work culture that enhances the employee experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Exert influence to create positive change and proactively mitigate and resolve employee issues.
• Partner effectively with internal and external HR specialists and support resources including Talent Development, Compensation & Benefits, Recruiting, and legal counsel.
• Work with the business to develop effective organizational structures, job design, and leveling to drive organizational alignment.
• Proactively identify opportunities and assess improvements to the employee experience and partner with management to develop and implement innovative and lasting solutions.
• Advise, mentor/coach and guide all levels of management to develop positive employee engagement capability and leadership skills.
• Resolve employee concerns through a systematic approach, clear documentation and follow-through.
• Partner with the business to build engaged, high-performing teams
• Drive and advise on succession planning, talent reviews and processes driving the annual review cycle.
• Support recruiting and onboarding efforts for clients and new onsite staff.
• Work directly with clients and colleagues to develop workforce plans that ensure our success for the long term.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify trends to support retention, career development, and minimized risk
• Conduct investigations, recommend and implement corrective actions, and counsel employees and managers, guided by company policies, internal process, industry best practices, and relevant labor laws
• Work with internal partners (safety, facilities, operations) in ensuring compliance for site, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with the creation, documentation, and implementation of policies, programs, and processes.
• Implement well-informed, tactical, and strategic interventions and solutions quickly and decisively
• Maintain standards of strict confidentiality
• Completes other duties and relevant projects as assigned

WHAT YOU'VE DONE:

• Proven track record of success in fast-paced technology, engineering, or manufacturing organization and cultures.
• Possesses the following critical skills; leadership, business acumen, consultation, change management, workforce planning, performance management, compensation employee relations, coaching/development, conflict management, and communication.
• Bring strong experience in a HR Business Partner or other HR consultative role that included coaching, employee relations, recruiting, development, succession planning, compensation, and HR project management or program implementation.
• Applied knowledge of federal, state and local laws and statutes for employment. Thorough understanding and hands-on application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards.
• Proven planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Success working in a multi-site, multi-state environment.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Bachelor’s in a relevant field – MBA or Master’s preferred  
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, and remote leaders and teams
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other HR-specific certification  
• Previous experience in a start-up environment; supporting a remote office a plus
• Experience supporting an active construction site, manufacturing facility, or a R&D testing environment
• HR experience in a global engineering organization