Senior HR Business Partner
About The Position
MITRE is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner for its MITRE National Security business unit. The Senior HRBP serves as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business priorities to improve organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, and business performance. The role leads HR initiatives, influences enterprise HR practices, and provides advice and backup to HR management. The Senior HRBP works collaboratively and consultatively to align workforce strategies and practices with business objectives. The position calls for a dynamic HR practitioner who can lead talent management initiatives, foster continuous improvement, build strong partnerships, make data-driven decisions, anticipate organizational needs, and prepare the organization for future challenges and opportunities. The role requires working on-site in McLean, Virginia at least three days per week. The stated work location type is onsite.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 8 years with a master’s degree; or 5 years with a Ph.D.; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- At least 8 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 improve organizational success and 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 conflict-resolution and performance-management skills, and ability to ensure labor-law compliance while fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, influence and coach them, and translate business priorities into actionable talent strategies that deliver results.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity and balance competing priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including the use of data to diagnose issues and develop effective, scalable solutions.
- Integrity, ethical leadership, sound judgment, negotiation skills, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to quickly build trust and engage effectively with leaders, including highly credentialed and analytical leaders, translating business priorities into actionable talent strategies and achieving targeted outcomes.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and conflicting opinions to facilitate decisions that serve both employees and the business amid ambiguity and rapid change.
- Work on-site in McLean, Virginia at least three days per week.
Nice To Haves
- Previous U.S. government contracting experience, especially in 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 ability to prepare high-quality documents and present and facilitate group meetings and events.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic HR partnership and coaching to managers and executives, offering counsel and solutions aligned with business objectives and cultural priorities.
- Serve as a trusted business partner and coach to employees and leaders at all levels, from front-line management to executives.
- Serve on a Senior HRBP advisory council to review, challenge, and recommend changes to HR processes, frameworks, and initiatives before broader implementation.
- Lead cross-functional HR projects, engage stakeholders, drive alignment, and implement strategic initiatives.
- Act as a designated backup to the HR Manager, providing leadership continuity, guidance, and decision-making support during the manager’s absence.
- Partner with leaders to understand business needs and develop people-related outcomes using HR insights.
- Collaborate with leaders and employees to implement talent reviews and succession planning, workforce planning, compensation planning, performance management, employee-survey action plans, and internal processes and policies.
- Lead or collaborate on organizational design strategy and change-management initiatives.
- Analyze business knowledge and metrics to identify trends and develop appropriate actions.
- Identify people-related challenges and deliver strategic solutions to improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
- Collaborate with HR subject matter experts to align HR strategy with business needs.
- Stay informed about employment laws, regulations, and proven practices to support positive business outcomes.
- Promote continuous learning and improvement by exploring innovative HR practices and solutions.
- Promote a respectful, collaborative culture that supports development and learning.
- Collaborate with HR leaders to improve customer impact through shared resources, subject matter expertise, and partnerships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
