HR Business Partner (HR Business Partner 3)
HII Mission Technologies· Defense· Oct 19, 2026 · 9d ago
Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$100K–$134K est.
6+ years exp
Job description
Requisition Number: 30730
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $87,990.00 - $125,000.00
Security Clearance: None
Level of Experience: Senior
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: vimeo.com
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Summary:
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a strategic, people‑focused Human Resources Business Partner to join our dynamic team! Step into a role where your expertise shapes organizational success and where your insights drive meaningful progress. Based at either our Fair Lakes, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD location, you’ll collaborate closely with leaders and employees to deliver thoughtful HR solutions that support key mission priorities.
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) acts as the primary advisor to a dedicated client organization responsible for delivering strategic solutions to address the most challenging business needs.
The HRBP collaborates with the human capital centers of excellence and delivery operations to address unique business requirements involving - talent acquisition, development, total rewards, global mobility, business conduct/employee relations, HR tech, intelligence, and reporting.
The HRBP is a trusted advisor supporting all aspects of organization effectiveness including strong talent retention, management quality, selection and succession, development planning and engagement, effective business conduct, employee relations, labor relations and compliance. The HRBP acts as an advocate of the company balancing employee and manager considerations with the values and best interest of HII.
The HRBP is responsible for improving long term human capital metrics, measures, and outcomes. Measured via monthly/quarterly/annual HCM metrics, engagement scores, compliance incidence and corrective actions, initiatives that drive business value.
What You Will Do:
• Align human capital strategies to meet operational objectives and improve/grow the workforce/business. Deliver human capital expertise to support the strategic goals of the business. Collaborate broadly with business leadership teams and employees to guide workforce planning, development and positive human capital outcomes.
• Partner with client organizations to effectively implement our performance management process including leadership influence around the performance rating distribution, manager training, calibration of talent and management of employee under-performance utilizing our performance improvement plan process.
• Consult with leaders to drive effective focus on yearlong goal setting process at all levels including oversight for manager training, best practice sharing and audit for alignment and effectiveness - delivering coaching and feedback.
• Partner with client organizations to effectively implement salary /incentive/promotion/retention/recognition processes guiding roll up reviews and consistent and effective decision making. Ensuring our top performers receive commensurate rewards.
• Grow leadership succession depth and readiness through the effective implementation of our organizational leadership development (OLR) process. Ensure leadership succession awareness and strong individual development planning for succession candidates. Host talent reviews within the group/portfolio/functional teams as required to focus on specific talent segments.
• Collaborate with client leadership teams to proactively address talent management concerns ensuring the right talent in the right key roles for optimum business performance. Actively engage in leadership selection, assessment, development, assimilation processes, conflict resolution and strengths-based coaching. Partners with talent acquisition COE to meet required external hiring needs and redeploy talent.
• Focus on organizational design, development and improvement when addressing business conduct and compliance breakdowns. Helps to implement corrective actions targeted at the root causes of an issue. Works to improve the underlaying concerns/gaps through leadership development, engagement, organizational design and talent management solutions.
• Leverage a development/improvement mindset to recommend talent and leadership development and upskilling opportunities. Ensures strong participation/use of division development programs, tools and resources. Partners with Talent development COE to address operational training needs.
What We're Looking For:
• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Proven experience delivering human capital solutions to a dedicated client organization with working knowledge in the following areas: talent acquisition, talent development, organizational development, total rewards, global mobility, business conduct/employee relations/labor law, HR tech, intelligence, and reporting.
• Demonstrated success in scaling and enabling organization growth and transformation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to engage and influence executive leadership teams, employees and key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to partner with HR Centers of Expertise and cross-functional leaders to design and deliver solutions that enable long term business outcomes.
• Ability to manage business and human capital priorities, influence at all levels, and lead through change.
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Ability to travel ~25% to various client/company sites in the DMV (Springfield, VA / Annapolis Junction, Columbia, MD)
Preferred Experience:
• Experience in high tech, professional/technical government services industry domain.
• Multi-site, geographically dispersed, global human capital management experience.
• Advanced human capital certifications and training
• Clearance holder
Addendum
Key Leadership Competencies: (Reference Leadership Capability Framework)
People:
Know and Grow Your People
• Keep others informed with timely, relevant updates.
• Listen attentively and respond openly to others’ insights and advice.
• Communicate with clarity and appropriate detail.
• Foster team spirit by contributing to morale and offering help.
• Reinforce shared goals and priorities.
• Share credit for team accomplishments.
Build Relationships
• Contribute meaningfully to group success.
• Invite input and acknowledge others’ contributions.
• Build strong relationships across teams and functions.
• Respond to feedback with tact and professionalism.
• Use formal and informal channels to exchange ideas.
• Expand networks through organizational involvement.
• Follow policies and demonstrate integrity through consistent actions.
Execution:
Take Ownership
• Communicate progress and completion of work.
• Take responsibility for actions and outcomes.
• Seek input to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Show initiative, enthusiasm, and follow-through.
• Start early and work steadily to meet deadlines.
• Maintain focus and effort despite challenges.
• Deliver consistent results with minimal oversight.
Customer First
• Understand customer choices and needs through thoughtful questions.
• Prioritize work based on customer and stakeholder expectations.
• Meet requirements while honoring policies and procedures.
• Learn organizational standards and norms for stakeholder relationships.
• Identify and resolve stakeholder issues; seek guidance when needed.
Growth :
Shape the Future
• Share and welcome new, useful ideas.
• Explore innovative tools, methods, and perspectives.
• Consider how team and individual performance can improve.
• Align work with broader strategy and organizational success.
• Stay aware of trends that may impact future work.
Act with Urgency
• Seek clarity when direction is unclear.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and changing situations.
• Move forward using procedures to guide decisions.
• Anticipate and reduce delays or bottlenecks.
• Coordinate efforts and secure needed resources.
• Address risks and contingencies during planning.
#LI-SF1
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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