Copper River Shared Services is seeking a seasoned Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to provide comprehensive HR support across the Copper River Family of Companies, with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and compliance. This role is pivotal in leading complex investigations, supporting SCA and government‑contracting requirements, partnering with leaders on performance matters, and ensuring a consistent, high‑quality employee experience. The Sr. HRBP is instrumental in advancing our people initiatives while maintaining high standards of fairness, integrity, and organizational alignment. This position is based in Chantilly, VA, offers a hybrid work schedule following the introductory period, and reports to the Human Resources Manager, Copper River Shared Services.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Lead thorough, impartial investigations into employee complaints, allegations of misconduct, and potential policy violations; recommend and ensure completion of appropriate follow‑up actions.
- Provide proactive guidance and coaching to leaders on employee‑relations matters, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
- Collaborate with leaders to develop, implement, and monitor performance improvement plans.
- Promote positive employee relations by maintaining confidentiality, building trust, and balancing organizational and employee needs.
- Support and manage the onboarding and separation processes to ensure compliance and a positive employee experience.
- Execute HR programs, policies, and procedures aligned with company objectives and overall business strategy.
- Partner with HR colleagues, Legal, leadership, and cross‑functional departments to promote consistent and compliant HR practices across operating companies.
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to recommend and develop solutions, programs, and policies.
- Assist with developing and maintaining training programs that support organizational needs.
- Ensure day‑to‑day HR practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.
- Maintain strong and current knowledge of the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis‑Bacon Act (DBA) and ensure HR practices remain compliant.
- Maintain visibility across the organization to foster strong employee‑management relationships, high morale, and a constructive culture.
Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Active HR certification (SHRM‑CP, PHR, SHRM‑SCP, SPHR) a plus
- Required Experience:
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible HR experience; at least three (3) years in an HRBP or equivalent consultative role
- Experience handling sensitive and complex employee relations matters from start to finish
- Experience supporting SCA and DBA workforces preferred
- Union or union represented workforce experience highly preferred
- Government contracting experience strongly preferred
- ANC/Tribal experience and/or 8(a) experience preferred
- Experience with HRIS systems; Paycor preferred
- Required Skill and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of HR principles and federal/state labor laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
- Active HR certification (SHRM‑CP, PHR, etc.)
- Minimum of 6 years of HR experience
- At least 3 years in an HRBP or consultative role
- Experience handling sensitive employee relations matters
- Experience supporting SCA and DBA workforces
- Union workforce experience
- Government contracting experience
- Experience with HRIS systems, specifically Paycor
- Strong knowledge of HR principles and labor laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
What We Do
Welcome to Copper River Shared Services! The Shared Services Division of the Copper River Family of Companies provides long-term strategic business planning, new company startup and acquisition strategies, complete back office support services, regulatory training, compliance, and governance oversight to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the Copper River Family of Companies. We are proud to be owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a Federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe located in Cordova, Alaska. With over 500 professional industry leading experts, the Copper River Family of Companies are driven to support the needs of our clients and their missions both at home and abroad. We stand ready. Our mission is to Diversify the Native Village of Eyak’s Ability to Facilitate Economic Advancement; it’s what binds us now and into the future. We accomplish this through the work of our strategic alliance of agile Operating Companies, guided by our core values of Collaboration, Integrity, and Empathy.
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