Job description
Amentum is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner with an active TS/SCI security clearance to join our team in McLean, VA! As an HRBP, you will act as a partner and consultant to the business.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Acts as an initial employee/manager point of contact for, and performs routine tasks related to the administration, execution, and tracking of human resource activities including but not limited to staffing; compensation; leave; recognition and morale; training and development; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; and manager coaching.
- Facilitate communication between union representatives and management: Serve as a liaison to ensure both parties understand and adhere to the terms of the union contract. This includes mediating discussions, addressing concerns, and fostering constructive dialogue to maintain a positive working relationship.
- Monitor compliance with labor agreement terms: Collaborate with management and union officials to ensure workplace policies, practices, and actions align with the negotiated contract. Address any potential violations proactively and recommend corrective actions if necessary.
- Partners with recruiting to facilitate hiring, selection, and onboarding actions.
- Partner with security on employee relation issues, investigations, and other shared responsibilities.
- Monitors and tracks HR metrics for assigned contract.
- Acts as a liaison between employees, leaders, and corporate departments including benefits and payroll.
- Partners with Program Management to identify attrition issues and trends and implement appropriate strategies to address retention challenges.
- Provides proactive guidance to managers/employees on performance management (coaching, career development, counseling, and/or disciplinary actions), communications and training, employee relations issues, interpretation of employment laws and company PPI.
- Investigates employee complaints/allegations in accordance with company protocol.
- Supports compliance efforts, including the communication, dissemination, and implementation of company policies, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Supports program HR and HRIS activities to include validating HRIS data accuracy; org chart alignment; option year Service Contract Act pay rate, wage, health & welfare changes; service bridge processing; vacation/leave info; and other key information. Identifies errors and makes corrections and/or liaises with appropriate leader.
- Responds to employment-related questions from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. Conducts appropriate follow-up and helps close out inquiries.
- Supports program and company initiatives. Tracks and prepares reports for analysis and distribution on such activities. Helps identify best practices and makes recommendations to improve the employee/manager experience including new hire assimilation, training, and performance management.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Assists with interviews, documentation, and reports.
- Drives change awareness by ongoing development of knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of relevant experience.
- Must work on site 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Must be a US citizen and possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous SCA/Union experience.
- Experience with government contracting.
- Working knowledge of WorkDay as the HRIS.