Lead HR Business Partner

Amentum•Houston, TX

11d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead HR Business Partner to support the Facilities Sustainment Services Contract (FSSC) at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This position serves as the primary Human Resources partner for a workforce of 300 employees supporting engineering, operations, maintenance, construction, and facility services across Johnson Space Center, the Sonny Carter Training Facility, and Ellington Field. This role provides both strategic and hands-on HR leadership while partnering closely with contract leadership, management, employees, and union representatives. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, driving employee engagement, supporting labor relations, ensuring compliance, and delivering HR solutions that support business objectives and workforce success. If you are a highly collaborative HR professional with strong employee and labor relations experience who enjoys working in a dynamic operational environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, including conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee issues.
Previous labor relations experience supporting a unionized workforce.
Experience interpreting and administering Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Experience supporting recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and HR operations.
Exceptional communication, coaching, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional customer service.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience supporting federal government contracts or government contractor workforces.
Experience supporting engineering, facilities management, operations, maintenance, or construction organizations.
Knowledge of Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements.
Experience supporting labor-management committees, grievance administration, and workforce planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

Conduct and lead employee relations investigations involving workplace complaints, policy violations, misconduct allegations, attendance concerns, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
Advise supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
Prepare investigation documentation, findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
Promote a positive work environment through proactive employee engagement initiatives.
Serve as a key HR resource supporting a union-represented workforce.
Interpret and administer Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) provisions.
Advise leadership on labor relations matters and contract compliance.
Support grievance administration, investigations, fact-finding activities, and resolution efforts.
Participate in labor-management meetings and maintain productive working relationships with union representatives.
Partner with operational leadership to ensure compliance with negotiated agreements and established practices.
Support full-cycle recruitment activities for exempt, non-exempt, technical, professional, operations, maintenance, and construction positions.
Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies.
Coordinate candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer development, onboarding, and orientation processes.
Support workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, promotions, and employee transfers.
Deliver employee and leadership training on company policies, procedures, employment practices, compliance topics, and workplace expectations.
Educate managers and employees regarding CBA provisions, HR programs, and employment policies.
Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs.
Develop and deliver HR communications, presentations, and training materials.
Identify learning opportunities that support workforce development and organizational effectiveness.
Support the Human Resources Manager with daily administration of HR programs and processes.
Process employee transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, organizational changes, leaves of absence, and terminations.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
Support benefits administration and employee communications.
Prepare workforce reports, dashboards, metrics, and HR analytics.
Assist with annual performance management and compensation processes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, employment practices, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Coach leaders on employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and talent development strategies.
Support implementation of strategic HR initiatives and organizational change efforts.
Act as the primary backup to the Human Resources Manager.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Support audits, reporting requirements, and government contractor compliance obligations.
Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.