Human Resources Business Partner, Lead Associate

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner, Lead Associate to support programs within our Space portfolio. This role reports to the Business Unit Senior HR Vice President and partners with leaders to align people strategy with program needs.

The HRBP improves manager and employee performance by identifying problems, evaluating solutions, and coaching managers and employees. It drives retention initiatives and works with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver aligned people

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience conducting complex employee relations investigations.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Government contracting experience desired.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Preferred: SHRM-CP, PHR certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align people strategies with program needs.
• Improve manager and employee performance through coaching and guidance.
• Handle employee relations issues and provide guidance on complex workplace matters.
• Implement retention initiatives and engagement strategies across HR Centers of Excellence.
• Deliver aligned people solutions that support business objectives while balancing confidentiality.

Skills

HR Experience

Employee Relations

Confidential Information Handling

Communication Skills

Government Contracting Experience

Citizenship US

Travel Up To 10%

Active Secret Clearance

Certification Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience conducting complex employee relations investigations

• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Government contracting experience desired.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

• Government contracting experience.
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualification:

• SHRM-CP, PHR certification

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Active Secret security clearance.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner, Lead Associate supportingprogramswithin our Space portfolio. This role reports to the Business Unit Senior HR Vice President andpartner with leaders withalignment between business priorities, program needs, and people strategy execution.

The HRBP improves manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions, and coaching and counseling managers and employees. The role independently handles employee relations issues and provides guidance on complex workplace matters. In addition, this individual implements employee retention initiatives and engagement strategies to strengthen organizational effectiveness while partnering closely with HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and Employee Relations, to deliver aligned people strategies and solutions that support business objectives.

The ideal candidate will be viewed as a trusted partner who is responsive, consultative, and collaborative in driving win-win solutions while balancing business objectives with employee experience.

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

• Strategic thinking – sees the big picture, connects enterprise priorities to program execution, and dives into details as necessary
• Ability to spearhead HR initiatives (can start with a blank sheet, design a plan/program/process, and execute against a defined timeline)
• Strong employee relations skills; ability to independently handle complex employee issues
• Strong relationship-building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships across functions and leadership levels
• Strong consulting skills: able to identify root causes and bring appropriate solutions and resources forward
• Strong analytical skills; able to leverage technology and data to draw meaningful conclusions
• Ability to support geographically dispersed teams, including a OCONUS employee population
• Facilitate positive employee and leadership relationships
• Ability to work with confidential information and communicate with appropriate discretion
• Demonstrated knowledge of key employment laws
• Experience with process documentation and/or automation

Key HR Business Partner Behaviors:

• Unwavering ethics and values; operates as a trusted partner
• Strong collaborator and team player; focused on organizational and team success
• Never satisfied with the status quo; consistently drives improvements and positive change
• Strong business acumen; understands how HR processes and tools accelerate business results
• Embraces ambiguity and adapts effectively
• Solution-oriented; balances qualitative insight