Sr Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Sr. Human Resources Business Partner to support our Maritime Solutions business in Norfolk, VA. What's it like being a Senior HR Business Partner with BAE Systems? This Sr. HRBP role is entering into our business area at a very exciting time! Our business area is growing in different maritime markets requiring our HR and People Operations organization to be well-partnered with our client group leadership for diversification and new business/mission needs. HR partners with management in the strategic and organizational change efforts leading and transforming our maritime industry workforce into the future.

As a Senior HR Business Partner in a unionized production shipyard, you will play a critical role in aligning Human Resources strategies with the business objectives, including employee relations and engagement. This role will serve as a liaison between the organization's leadership, employees, and union representatives, ensuring compliance with labor laws, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an HR liaison in support of 1,000 employees, including professional and skilled trades (75% unionized).
• Support a broad range of HR areas including employee relations, investigations, EEO compliance, labor relations, succession planning, talent management, training and development, and other HR-related projects.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and performance optimization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, supervisors, and senior leaders on HR-related matters, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, such as disciplinary actions, performance management, and employee communications.
• Ensure that all actions are fair, equitable, and compliant with company policies and labor laws.
• Lead a high volume of employee investigations and case management activities.
• Conduct internal employee relations investigations by assembling facts and general information.
• Finalize investigations, case management, and associated paperwork.
• Write investigation summaries and report results to HR leadership and compliance.
• Work closely with union representatives to negotiate contracts, resolve grievances, and ensure compliance with CBAs, including participating in labor-management meetings and providing guidance on labor laws and regulations.
• Interpret and enforce compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies, including those related to workplace safety, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop skilled employees, including succession planning, leadership development, and employee training programs.
• Lead HR-related projects, such as implementing harmonized HR workflows, developing employee engagement initiatives, and conducting workforce planning analyses for short and long-term needs.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience within a Human Resources Business Partner or HR Generalist role
• Experience in Employee Relations and Engagement for front-line/skilled trades employees within manufacturing, production, shipyard, or similar industries
• Experience in Employee Investigations and Case Management within a high-volume environment
• Experience in Leadership Advising and Coaching
• Knowledge in Employment Law and Regulations
• Ability to conduct high volume investigations and ensure fairness and due diligence
• Ability to support the Union grievance process
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to build strong relationships with leadership, employees, and other stakeholders
• Ability to support change, cultural transformation, and improvements
• Ability to support innovation with emerging trends (i.e. AI, Automation, etc.)
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational operations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical, data analysis, and reporting skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• HR Certification (PHR/SHRM-CP)
• Experience in Shipyard, Manufacturing, or Production environments
• Experience in Labor Relations/Unions
• Experience in Workforce Planning or Succession Planning
• Experience in Change Management, Process Improvement, or Organizational Transformation
• Experience within Office Automation tools, SharePoint, MS Teams channels and hubs, and other presentation software
• Knowledge in Talent Management and Development principles
• Knowledge in Compensation and Benefits design and administration
• Knowledge in HR market trends and best practices

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $73778 - $125422

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.