Employee Lifecycle Business Partner

Aleut Career•Reston, VA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Lifecycle Business Partner serves as the central coordination point between Human Resources, Recruiting, IT, Payroll, and other internal departments to ensure employees are fully prepared for Day One and all lifecycle transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position requires hands-on system expertise, strong process ownership, and the ability to independently drive transactions across all systems. This role owns the full onboarding lifecycle from offer acceptance through Day One readiness, including all onboarding functions and coordination with cross-functional departments to ensure employees are fully cleared, equipped, and ready to begin work. In addition, the Employee Lifecycle Business Partner supports employee offboarding activities by coordinating administrative separation processes and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders. This role also supports the administration of required onboarding and compliance training by coordinating training assignments, tracking completion, and maintaining related records in partnership with the Training and Development function.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Human Resources, onboarding, administration, or a related field OR equivalent HR education/training
Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, error-free documentation and ensures compliance requirements are met
Organization: Effectively manages multiple onboarding workflows, deadlines, and records
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborates across departments to ensure full onboarding readiness
Communication: Provides clear, professional guidance and follow-up to stakeholders and new hires
Problem Solving: Identifies risks and resolves onboarding issues proactively
Systems & Data Management: Maintains accuracy within HRIS and onboarding platforms
Time Management: Prioritizes tasks based on urgency, compliance, and start dates
Customer Service Mindset: Creates a welcoming, people-focused onboarding experience
Ownership & Accountability: Ensures all onboarding tasks are completed end-to-end
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) for tracking, reporting, and communication

Nice To Haves

Experience in onboarding, HR operations, or employee lifecycle administration
Experience in a government contracting (GovCon) environment
Familiarity with UKG, Deltek Costpoint, or other HRIS systems

Responsibilities

Guide new hires through the full onboarding lifecycle from offer acceptance through Day One, ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience
Initiate, track, and complete all onboarding activities accurately and on time
Ensure all required systems and access are provisioned prior to start date
Coordinate onboarding workflows across HR, Payroll, IT, Security, Compliance, Benefits, and hiring managers
Hold cross-functional teams accountable for timely completion of onboarding tasks and Day One readiness
Ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed in compliance with applicable regulations
Monitor onboarding progress and proactively resolve delays or issues
Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready onboarding records
Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires, providing guidance and support throughout onboarding
Act as the central point of contact for hiring managers and stakeholders, ensuring consistency and accountability
Drive Day One readiness, including system access, equipment, orientation, and required documentation
Coordinate administrative offboarding activities, including preparation and delivery of separation documentation
Notify internal stakeholders (Payroll, IT, Security, Benefits, etc.) to ensure timely processing of separations
Ensure all separation documentation is accurate and compliant with company policies and recordkeeping requirements
Maintain and track offboarding records within HR systems
Support Training & Development through coordination of employee training programs
Assign and track onboarding and required training within the Learning Management System (LMS)
Maintain accurate training records, data entry, and reporting
Generate and distribute training reports for compliance and leadership visibility
Partner with Training & Development to ensure enrollment in required onboarding and role-based training
Track training schedules, monitor completion deadlines, and follow up as needed