Human Resources Business Partner, Lead Associate

**Position is Contingent Upon Contract Award**

The National Aerospace Sector Human Resources Team is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who is viewed as a trusted partner who is progressive, responsive, consultative, and collaborative in driving win-win solutions. The ideal candidate will engage and support Peraton’s Strategic Imperatives, Operational Priorities and be an ambassador for the Sectors’ employee retention, engagement, and culture.  

Additional background and experience required for this role includes, but are not limited to: 

• Strategic thinking – sees the big picture and connects the dots; also dives into the details as necessary.
• Ability to drive HR initiatives (can start with a blank sheet, design a plan/program/process, and execute on a timeline)
• Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships across the business and HR Centers of Excellence as the basis for being able to influence direction and drive change.
• Proven track record of being able to assess, diagnose and design creative and innovate organizational solutions.
• Experience with rapid and complex changing work environment is highly valued.
• Strong consulting skills: able to dissect the root cause or core problem to solve and bring appropriate solutions and resources to address employee relations circumstances. 
• Strong analytical skills; able to translate business strategy into implications for workforce (retention)
• Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development – to facilitate positive employee and leadership relationships.
• Coaching Line Managers on ways to motivate their employees and lead more effectively.
• Work with confidential information and communicate with team members with appropriate discretion to their role.

Key HR Business Partner Behaviors: 

• Unwavering ethics and values; trusted partner
• Strong partner and team player; focused on organizational and team success.
• Never satisfied with status quo; always pushing for improvements and change.
• Excellent business acumen: focused on how HR processes and tools accelerate business results.
• Embraces ambiguity.
• Solution-oriented; balances qualitative and quantitative measures

• 5+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience with a bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field, or 3+ years of experience with a Master's degree in related field.
• 9+ years work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Ability to safeguard sensitive material. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• While remote, the ideal candidate should be located within the DMV area and possess the ability to partner regularly in person with the HR Business Partner and Sector leadership Teams.

Preferred: 

• Human Resources Professional Certification (e.g. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SP)
• Experience with Human Capital Management software (e.g. Workday, iCIMS)