HR Business Partner supporting employees and leaders across multiple programs in a mission-driven environment. Involved in strategic HR operations and talent engagement for defense programs.
Responsibilities
Be a Strategic Partner: Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals and drive organizational success.
Support Geographically Dispersed Teams: Provide HR guidance to employees and managers across multiple geographies, ensuring consistency while respecting local requirements.
Champion Talent & Engagement: Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and development, including onboarding, career growth, and recognition programs.
Drive Recruiting Excellence: Partner with our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to attract and onboard top talent for critical defense programs.
Enable Workforce Planning: Use HR data and analytics to forecast staffing needs, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
Manage Employee Relations: Address concerns, conduct investigations, and provide coaching to managers for effective resolution.
Optimize HR Processes: Maintain accurate HRIS records, streamline workflows, and support technology-driven improvements.
Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, including Department of Labor wage and hour regulations, with emphasis on Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requirements.
Lead Projects: Participate in HR initiatives and special projects that impact global operations, from policy updates to change management efforts.
Educate & Empower: Deliver training and resources that help managers lead effectively and employees thrive.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist and/or business partner capacity.
Solid understanding of U.S. employment/labor laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO; NLRA a plus);
Experience handling employee relations investigations and coaching managers.
Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee development/engagement initiatives.
Proficiency with HRIS and the MS Office suite;
Comfort with HR data/analytics and reporting (Excel, dashboards, KPIs).
Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications: HR certified (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).
Experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments; familiarity with ITAR/EAR considerations is a plus.
Exposure to SCA/DBA wage determinations and compliance (helpful, not required).
Experience supporting multi-site/global teams; cultural fluency and comfort with distributed workforces.
Labor relations exposure (grievance handling, contract interpretation, or collaboration in unionized settings).
Experience with enterprise HRIS (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors) and HR process improvement or automation.
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