Jobs in Covington, VA

About the role

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. We’re seeking a strategic and collaborative Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our fully unionized Covington, VA manufacturing plant. In this role, you’ll sit at the intersection of business and people strategy, partnering closely with plant leadership to shape a high-performing, inclusive, and engaged workplace. This role will be onsite full time in our Covington facilities, which will allow you to be both a trusted advisor and a hands-on change agent—helping leaders make better decisions, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and creating an environment where employees can thrive.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• 7+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust with both hourly union employees and site leadership
• Experience navigating complex employee relations issues with a balanced, compliant, and fair approach in a union setting
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive change
• Ability to analyze workforce data and trends to inform decisions and proactively address workforce challenges
• Experience with HR systems
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically
• Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity.
• Our differences are one of our great strengths.
• Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.
• including direct support of unionized workforces strongly preferred