Human Resources Business Partner - People Experience

Human Resources Business Partner - People Experience

Harbor Group Management Company, a Norfolk, Virginia based real estate investment and property management firm, has an immediate need for a Human Resources Business Partner - People Experience at our corporate office in Norfolk, VA.

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Job Summary: The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - People Experience supports leaders, managers, and team members across assigned corporate and property management groups by delivering hands-on, high-volume HR guidance and people support.

Reporting to the Director, People Experience, this role provides a strong foundation in HR business partnership while maintaining significant responsibility for core HR execution.

This role plays an active role in supporting day-to-day performance management & documentation, employee relations, coaching conversations, and the employee lifecycle from onboarding through exit, while translating People Experience strategy into practical, scalable solutions that support engagement, retention, and consistency.

This role is ideal for an HR Generalist or early-career HRBP who thrives in ambiguity, is seeking to gain exposure to people strategy, and grow into a broader HRBP role over time.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & People Experience Support



* Partner closely with the Director, People Experience and senior HR team members to support and execute People Experience initiatives.


* Serve as a primary HR point of contact for assigned leaders, managers, and teams with appropriate guidance and escalation.


* Provide practical HR guidance on people matters including employee concerns, manager questions, and team dynamics.


* Build positive working relationships with leaders and managers to support consistent practices.

Performance Management & Coaching



* Support leaders throughout the performance management cycle, including goal setting, coaching conversations, documentation, corrective action, promotions, and review processes.


* Assist managers with feedback conversations and employee development planning.


* Help reinforce performance expectations while ensuring consistency and fairness.

Employee Relations Partnership



* Partner with the Employee Relations Manager and Director, People Experience on employee relations matters.


* Support ER processes by gathering information, documenting actions, and participating in meetings as appropriate.


* Serve as a coverage resource during periods of increased ER, FMLA, ADA, and leave volume, requiring comfort with urgency, compliance and sound judgment.

HR Generalist & Operational Support



* Provide day-to-day HR support related to policies, procedures, onboarding, leaves, and employee inquiries.


* Assist with interpreting and applying employment laws with guidance from senior HR partners.


* Support compliance efforts across a multi-state workforce.


* Conduct exit interviews, summarize fee...