Human Resources Business Partner

The Company

Galvion designs, develops, and manufactures ballistic helmets and dynamic power and data management solutions for the modern battlefield. We are a passionate, global, and fast-paced team working with several strategic partners and are committed to enhancing the overall agility and survivability of the modern warfighter and tactical operator.

Our Team

At Galvion, our HR team is committed to fostering business excellence and driving our remarkable growth. As an HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with business leadership to develop and implement HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business, while contributing to a culture of engagement and excellence. You will work with a team of passionate and driven individuals who are making a difference for our modern-day war fighters, law enforcement, and EMS.

This position will reside in our Portsmouth Headquarters and requires limited travel to our Marlborough, MA facility.

What you will do:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with leadership to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that align with and support the company’s growth objectives.
• Thought Leadership: Offer insights and guidance on organizational and people-related strategies to ensure successful execution and alignment with business goals.
• Education & Communication: Provide timely information, education, and support to all levels of the company on HR-related issues, ensuring a clear understanding of policies and best practices.
• Performance & Development Coaching: Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management, employee development, and goal-setting to enhance individual and team effectiveness.
• HR Expertise: Provide HR guidance on key areas, including feedback processes, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development.
• HR Program Development: Participate in the continual improvement of HR programs such as recruiting, retention, compensation, benefits, and Learning & Development (L&D).
• Culture Building: Collaborate with the HR team to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence, ensuring employees feel engaged and inspired to achieve top business results.
• Organizational Effectiveness: Design strategies and approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Compensation & Performance: Educate employees on compensation practices, including performance feedback, performance calibration, career transitions, and compensation alignment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Requirements

Basic:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Resources or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Business Partner role.
• Proven experience as an HR contributor in a mid sized company, aligned to the specific HR Business Partner role and client group. Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience across various HR functions, particularly in process improvement, change management and employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of HR programs and practices, including applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations.

Preferred:

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a track record of developing innovative solutions to business challenges.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of credibility and integrity, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to listen to and understand both employee and business needs, ensuring alignment in solutions.
• Adaptability in communication style based on the audience.
• Strong commitment to maintaining compliance standards and upholding company values.
  
• Ability to manage multiple, complex issues and prioritize projects efficiently.
• Key Contributor in organizational assessment and diagnosis, turning business strategies into actionable plans.
• Change management expertise, with a proven ability to coach and influence others to achieve business results.
• Ability to leverage knowledge of business strategy to align HR solutions with organizational goals.
• Ability to make decisions that consider global context and encourage collaboration across organizational and geographical boundaries.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.