Human Resources Business Partner - Talent Acquisition

Harbor’s Edge is a premier 5-star, resort-style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located alongside the beautiful harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. Harbor’s Edge has been honored by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Senior Living Program as a 2026 “Best” in multiple categories, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Management.

We are looking for a highly qualified full-time Human Resources Business Partner/Talent Acquisition professional to join the Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience including full employment life cycle, recruiting, onboarding, engagement, employee relations, corrective actions, terminations, work comp, and unemployment. The initial work schedule is M-F, 9a-5:30p (for training period), followed by regular work shift schedule M-F, 8:30a-5p.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop effective sourcing strategies to build a candidate pipeline to fill high demand positions timely; partner with hiring managers to anticipate current and future needs based on department goals and growth potential.
• Develop job postings and recruitment advertisements to attract highly qualified candidates. Track applicants, evaluate qualifications, conduct screening interviews, and schedule interviews with hiring managers as needed, as assist with offer and regret letters. 
• Coordinate hiring and onboarding processes. Communicate with hiring managers and selected candidates. Coordinate with various departments including scheduling Security and Clinic for pre-employment screening for new hires. 
• Ensure proper verification of employment eligibility: Required documentation is received and retained according to federal law, program regulations or company policy compliance (e.g., professional references, licenses, background checks, I-9s, etc.), schedule and follow up on medical screenings for new hires (drug testing, PPD, etc.).
• Assist Department management in employee relations matters including performance improvement and disciplinary actions, disability / unemployment / workers compensation claims, conflict resolution, compensation evaluation and job analysis.
• Comprehensive understanding of available benefits with ability to communicate effectively with potential candidates and new hires (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, PTO, 403(b)). 
• Prepare and provide various HR reports as needed (e.g., via Paylocity and/or Excel, etc.).  
• Ensure all established HR processes are followed. Consistently strive to improve processes for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure employee records and HR files are consistently accurate, current, and documentation is appropriately filed in a timely manner. 
• May occasionally travel locally for work related functions.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or comparable field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience including full employment life cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, corrective actions, terminations, work comp, and unemployment. Previous experience in long-term care, health care and/or hospitality strongly preferred.
• HR Certification strongly preferred (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws related to employment practices including EEO, wage and hour compliance and benefits administration.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external partners and customers. Interact with elderly resident population in a courteous and friendly manner. 
• Consistently demonstrate exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills, and service excellence. Ability to utilize excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Must be highly organized, able to prioritize, adapt, utilize effective time management skills, multi-task, effectively pivot to address various needs, and consistently meet deadlines. 
• Highly Proficient in a variety of computer programs and databases including Microsoft Office Suite, ATS, and HCM Systems (Paylocity experience strongly preferred). Strong writing skills in Microsoft Office. Strong reporting creation experience in Excel.

Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Six Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid - Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid - Short-term and Long-term Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Contribution
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid - Certification Training
• Legal Resources & Identity Protection Plan

*Benefit offerings vary according to employment status.

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