About Stone
Stone Brewing is the ninth largest craft brewery in the United States. We brew badass beers on both coasts at our breweries in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA, and create amazing experiences at our bistro and taproom locations. We’ve enjoyed an incredible 25 years of following our passion, and we are in search of people who are also passionate about pursuing their craft to join Team Stone.

Summary
The Richmond Brewery & Taproom People Business Partner will execute against our people strategies and priorities with a focus on continuing to elevate the team member experience and put Team Stone first. This role provides HR coaching and support to both leaders and team members for Stone’s growing Richmond Brewery and Taproom. The People Business Partner also collaborates with the broader People Team in bringing our programs, policies, and processes to life in our fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with internal business partners and team members to understand their business needs, challenges, and business objectives
• Proactively identify needs of our Richmond team and develop strategic solutions that take the organization forward, while sharing best practices across the People Team
• Coach and support people leaders and team members on employee relations matters bringing resolution in line with Stone’s Core Values and standards of conduct
• Support recruiting and staffing needs for the Richmond teams, partnering with Talent Acquisition and developing partnerships with local organizations as needed to attract qualified candidates for roles
• Drive performance management process and talent management opportunities, leveraging our processes and tools
• Partner with team leaders on defining career development and training infrastructure to support the advancement and skill building of the Richmond team
• Facilitate internal promotions, compensation analysis and salary adjustments
• Lead organization-wide initiatives, providing creative input and driving execution of key programs on behalf of People Team
• Assess and identify ways to continually improve our culture and engagement, leveraging engagement initiatives including our annual survey and action planning process
• Serve as a liaison to the local Richmond community, identifying opportunities to contribute to and partner with our home market
• Field questions from team members regarding People programs and benefits
• Collaborate with key cross-functional partners such as Payroll, Legal and Safety
• Ensure compliance and adherence to Stone’s internal policies and procedures and external regulations and laws

Requirements

• 5-8 years of HR business partner or generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another related discipline
• Demonstrated ability in creative problem-solving with an interest in bringing progressive solutions to move the organization forward
• Team player with a focus on collaboration
• Experience in navigating and leading organizational change
• Strong presence and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence, provide coaching and feedback, and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strong sense of urgency with ability to prioritize effectively and drive for results in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated high level of operating with integrity and confidentiality
• Experience in leveraging people data and analytics to support business decisions
• Extensive knowledge of local employment law
• Solid computer skills are required with experience leveraging HR systems

Stone Brewing Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Up to 75% off beer, merchandise, and taproom/food trailer discounts
• Free daily and monthly beer allowance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer and Business Skills development training
• Paid Time Off - including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 11 paid Holidays
• Cicerone Beer Server Certification
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development

Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.
From: Stone Brewing Co.