Human Resources Business Partner, Lead Associate

Peraton is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner Lead Associate supporting a program within our Defense portfolio. This role reports to the Business Unit Senior HR Manager and will closely partner with the Program HRBP Lead to ensure strong alignment between business priorities program needs and people strategy execution. The position supports a primarily domestic workforce with a small OCONUS population requiring awareness of location-specific considerations and compliance requirements.

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 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 are 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 with quantitative measures

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience with a Bachelors degree.
• 9 years of work experience may be considered in lieu of 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%.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Government contracting experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience supporting international or OCONUS populations preferred
• SHRM-CP PHR certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.