Operating Partner Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $100,709.00 - $152,419.90 Annually
Location : Morin Building
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202601280
Division: Administration
Department: Human Resources Department
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 4:30 PM Eastern
Description
The HRBP is a strategic HR position responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added insights and advice to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization and maintains an effective level of business literacy about the organization's plans, its culture, and its competition. This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. It requires an onsite presence daily.
Examples of Duties

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues in compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance and advice (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance and input on organization unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for organization units and participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.

Typical Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field. Requires at least 8 years of human resources experience.
• Thorough knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
• Demonstrated experience keeping complex records, to assemble and organize data and to prepare reports from such data.
• Demonstrated experience translating technical content for cross-functional audiences and presents to small stakeholder groups.
• Thorough experience performing administrative and management duties with minimal direction from a supervisor.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), or other equivalent HR professional certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other desktop applications as necessary.
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to work at a desk operating a computer for up to 8 hours a day
• Ability to lift, carry or move items up to 20 lbs., move around the office, and travel to different employer locations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with tact and congeniality.
• Ability to meet in-office work requirements.

*Prescreen questions are rquired*
Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
January - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Day
February - George Washington Day
May - Memorial Day
June- Juneteenth
July - Independence Day
September - Labor Day
October - Columbus Day
November - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving
December - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas Day
Health Insurance - Employee Cost/Month
Employee Only - $100.88
Employee + 1 - $335.74
Family - $ 466.74
The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. The medical, dental and vision plans are administered by UMR, United Healthcare..
Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire.
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Up to 240 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying continuous absences that are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Group Life Insurance - Employee Cost Month
Basic = 2 times annual salary
Paid by Fairfax Water
Supplemental 1 to 5 times annual salary
Age-banded rates
Additional supplemental life insurance request requires you to submit an evidence of insurability form (EOI).
Dependent spouse and/or child - $2.55
The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance.
Long-Term Disability
Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee.
Fairfax Water Retirement Plan - Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service.
ICMA 457 Plan - Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with a maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis.
Additional Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts: Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $3,300 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $5,000.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses.
Child/Adult Care Reimbursement: Employees with household incomes under $60,000 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ringing from $800.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility.
Professional Development: Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminars
Direct Deposit of pay. Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday.
This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.
01
How many years of experience do you have working as an HR Business Partner?

• 0-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-8 years
• 9+ years

02
What HR certifications do you currently hold?

• SHRM CP
• SHRM SCP
• PHR
• SPHR
• Other HR certification
• No current certification

03
Do you have experience providing day to day coaching to managers on performance management and employee issues?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Strong experience
• Expert-level experience

04
Have you supported organizational activities such as restructures, workforce planning, or succession planning?

• No
• Yes, limited involvement
• Yes, moderate involvement
• Yes, significant involvement/led these activities

05
Do you have experience providing day to day coaching to managers on compensation, performance management, and employee issues?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Strong experience
• Expert-level experience

06
How many years of experience do you have interpreting and advising staff and leaders on Company/HR Policies?

• 0-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-8 years
• 9+ years

07
This position requires traveling to multiple Fairfax County locations and partnering directly with managers and employees. Do you agree with this schedule?

• Yes
• No

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