Human Resource Business Partner

The MITRE Corporation • New Bedford, MA

10d • $125,600 - $188,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

MITRE is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for the MITRE Technology and Engineering (MTE) business unit. This role involves collaborating and consulting to align workforce strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic HR practitioner skilled in talent management, continuous improvement, and building partnerships. Responsibilities include data-driven decision-making, anticipating needs, and preparing the organization for future challenges. MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation focused on tackling national challenges in areas like cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, and defense, operating federally funded research and development centers for the U.S. government. They offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• At least 6 years of related experience working at a mid-size or large multi-site organization.
• Proven experience as a strategic HR partner aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success and improve employee engagement.
• Broad HR expertise including talent management, organizational design, performance management, compensation, and leadership development.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement HR programs, policies, and initiatives that support business goals and enhance the employee experience.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution, performance management, and ensuring compliance with labor laws, while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, influence and coach them, and translate business priorities into actionable talent strategies that deliver results.
• Highly collaborative, with strong communication and facilitation skills, able to navigate ambiguity and balance competing priorities to achieve outcomes for both employees and the business.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, using data to diagnose issues and drive effective, scalable solutions.
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical leadership, and sound judgment, with strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to quickly build trust and effectively engage with leaders, many of whom possess high credentials and analytical skills, translating business priorities into actionable talent strategies, and achieving targeted outcomes.
• Proven critical thinker with a strong analytical mindset, consistently delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that drive business success and informed decision-making.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and conflicting opinions to facilitate the best decisions for employees and the business in an environment of ambiguity and rapid change.

Nice To Haves

• Previous U.S. government contracting experience, especially within a highly matrixed organization.
• HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.
• Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a clearance as required.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills and the ability to prepare high quality documents as well as present and facilitate group meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted business partner and coach to employees and all levels of leaders from front-line management to executives.
• Partner with leadership to understand business needs and provide HR insights to develop and drive people-related outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with leaders and employees to implement HR programs including talent reviews and succession planning, workforce planning, compensation planning, performance management, actioning employee survey data, and internal processes and policies.
• Lead or collaborate on organizational design strategy and change management initiatives to drive alignment across the organization.
• Use business knowledge and metrics data to identify trends and develop appropriate actions.
• Identify people-related challenges and deliver strategic solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR subject matter experts to align HR strategy to meet business needs.
• Stay informed on employment laws, regulations, and proven practices to drive positive business outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by leveraging intellectual curiosity to explore innovative HR practices and solutions.
• Promotion of a respectful and collaborative culture that supports development and learning.
• Collaboration with other HR leaders to enhance customer impact through shared resources, subject matter expertise, and partnerships.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
• Culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership
• Meaningful career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level