HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

The Opportunity
Clint is looking for a senior-minded HR professional who can think strategically but is also comfortable rolling up their sleeves. You will be a trusted advisor to business leaders, handling both the strategic and the hands-on sides of HR in a collaborative, team-oriented organization with international reach. Strong performers here grow, and several have moved into management and director-level roles.

Position Snapshot

• Location: Virginia Beach, VA. Primarily onsite, with one remote day per week.
• Relocation: Not offered. Candidates must already be local to Virginia Beach.
• Base salary: $95,000 – $100,000, with offers expected to reach approximately $105,000 for the right candidate
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus
• Experience: Approximately 5+ years of progressive HR experience

What You Will Do

• Build credibility quickly with senior leaders and act as a trusted advisor to your business units.
• Handle both strategic and tactical HR responsibilities, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day HR execution.
• Navigate employee relations matters and broader organizational challenges with sound judgment.
• Lead HR initiatives and drive organizational and cultural change.
• Communicate confidently and clearly with both executives and employees.
• Work with colleagues and teams in international locations, such as Brazil, Israel, and other global markets.

What You Bring

• Experience: Approximately 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Generalist foundation: A solid HR generalist background
• Business partnering: Direct HR Business Partner experience
• Influence: A track record of advising senior leadership and earning their trust
• Leadership: Initiatives you have personally led, with measurable outcomes
• Presence: A confident, polished communication style that works at every level
• Location: Already based locally in the Virginia Beach area

Culture and Employee Experience
Culture is one of ZIM's strongest selling points. The company promotes a collaborative, energetic, and team-oriented environment, and the HR team works together in an open workspace, supporting one another during busy periods.

• Family baseball outings and an oceanfront year-end gala
• Cookouts and seasonal food events
• Onsite gym access
• Movie nights, trunk-or-treat events and wellness fairs

Development opportunities include Excel training, LinkedIn professional-branding sessions and leadership development programs.

Compensation and Benefits

• 401(k): 7% dollar-for-dollar match
• Time off: 17 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance: Low employee health insurance costs
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance

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