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Job Description:
Human Resources Business Partner New Jersey VIC Program
Parsons is seeking an enthusiastic Human Resources Business Partner to join Parsons on our New Jersey Vehicle Inspection & Compliance (NJVIC) program. The Human Resources Business Partner plays a pivotal role, strategically supporting the NJVIC program while actively engaging in hands-on tasks. This fast-paced, highly visible role is integral and collaborates with managers, union and the HR team to align strategic priorities with business needs. Additionally, you will foster positive labor relations to ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and a commitment to build strong relationships with employees, union representatives and management.
This position will be based in the Hamilton, New Jersey office.
What You'll Be Doing:
Serve as the HR point of contact for employees and management in a unionized environment, ensuring compliance with the CBA and fostering positive labor relations.
Provide guidance and support to management on interpreting and applying the terms of the CBA, labor laws and company policies.
In conjunction with the employee relations department, conduct investigations into workplace concerns, including disciplinary matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and adherence to company policies and union agreements.
Utilize data and analytics to drive business insight informing decision making in staffing, maintaining appropriate union staffing levels. Helps support full cycle recruitment, including facilitating on-site union orientations.
Demonstrate a proficient knowledge of FMLA, NJFLA, ADA, NJ State Disability. Determine eligibility in alignment with the requirements of these federal and state programs. Offer guidance and support to both union employees and management in compliance with these federal and state programs.
Possess strong interpersonal skills and showcase the ability to navigate diverse and sensitive situations in a dynamic, high-visibility union environment.
Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, including those related to grievances, disciplinary actions, and labor relations activities.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
8 + years of progressive HR experience that includes employee relations, performance management, labor relations and HR withing a unionized environment
Recruitment and administrating federal and state programs.
Excelling in effective communication, both written and verbal, adeptly handles difficult conversations, and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills.
Proficient and prioritizing, aligning and adapting to changes, and resourceful, while maintaining genuine and ongoing support.
Demonstrated success in building strong and productive partnerships with employees and managers at all levels, recognized as a trusted advisor.
Strong business acumen sharp, sharp critical thinking skills, and a results-oriented mindset.
Proficient in advanced use of Microsoft 365, including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Workday experience
Professional certification, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years progressive HR experience including employee relations, performance management, and labor relations in a unionized environment
- Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and managing union relationships
- Knowledge and application of FMLA, NJFLA, ADA, and NJ State Disability and determining eligibility
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling disciplinary matters
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience in recruitment and administration of federal and state leave programs
- Workday experience
- PHR or SPHR certification
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
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