HR Business Partner

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com. 

AMP is hiring an HR Business Partner on site in Portsmouth, Virginia. 

As our HR Business Partner supporting our AMP One facilities, you will work to:

• Support plant leadership through tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
• Assist employees with benefits related questions and enrollment.
• Work closely with AMP’s People team to roll out and support initiatives 
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity.
• Act as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns regarding policies, benefits, and other HR matters.
• Partner with payroll team to support pay inquiries
• Support performance management processes including performance reviews, compensation, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Conduct and support investigations into employee complaints or disputes.
• Identify training needs for staff and management and participate in the development, delivery, evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure effectiveness. 
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the People team leadership to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Coordinates with health and safety team on workplace injury prevention, workers compensation, training and records management
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of salaried and hourly employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. =

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and sound professional judgment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficient with Google Suite, HRIS software preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources working with an hourly population and directly supporting the leadership of employees.
• Strong experience in employee relations
• HR credentials such as SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP),  or Professional of Human Resources (PHR) is preferred.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Location(s): 

• Full Time On Site in Portsmouth, Virginia

Travel Requirements: 

• Up to 30% travel

AMP 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. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equity Grant: The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications.

Benefits Information:

• Medical - The company covers between 77% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
• Benefits start the day you start
• HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions!
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
• FTO - Flexible Time Off
• 6 Accrued Sick Days
• Eight (8) paid holidays

We'll consider applications on an ongoing basis.