Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
The Christopher Group, Agile HR Business Solutions · Chantilly, VA
Posted Sep 6, 2026
Job Description
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
About the Company
Our client is an established organization operating within the aerospace and defense industry, supporting government and mission-critical programs across multiple U.S. business units. The organization operates in a highly regulated, government contracting environment and is focused on continued growth, operational excellence, and strengthening its people and organizational capabilities.
About the Role
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner serves as a key partner to the Chief People Officer and senior leadership, supporting multiple U.S. business units. This highly visible role helps execute the organization’s people strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and ensure HR initiatives align with business priorities.
The Senior HRBP will provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership across talent management, organizational development, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, compliance, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Chief People Officer and business leaders to align HR strategies with operational priorities and long-term business objectives.
- Lead and support HR initiatives related to organizational design, culture, change management, and continuous improvement.
- Drive talent management processes, including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and key talent strategies.
- Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, workforce matters, organizational effectiveness, and building high-performing teams.
- Support complex employee relations matters and investigations while ensuring compliance with employment laws, government contracting requirements, and internal policies.
- Collaborate with HR teams across multiple business units to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR programs and services.
- Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends to identify opportunities and inform business decisions.
- Lead and support cross-functional HR projects and ensure effective implementation and communication across the organization.
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor and subject matter expert to employees, managers, and senior leadership.
- Mentor and support other members of the HR team as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of progressive, broad-based Human Resources experience.
- Significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leadership.
- Experience within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and/or government contracting environments strongly preferred.
- HR professional certification preferred; ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire required.
- Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance appropriate to the position.
Skills & Experience
- Broad knowledge across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, organizational development, compensation, workforce planning, and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.
- Experience leading complex HR initiatives, organizational change, and cross-functional projects.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly when navigating sensitive or ambiguous situations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate workforce data and trends into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High degree of discretion, integrity, adaptability, and ownership.
Skills:
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Business Support, Change Management, Channel Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, Disciplinary Action, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Government, Government Contracts, Government Requirements, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Strategy, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Metrics, Operational Strategy, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Security Clearance, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Trend Analysis, Workforce Planning
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The Christopher Group
About the Company
Our client is an established organization operating within the aerospace and defense industry, supporting government and mission-critical programs across multiple U.S. business units. The organization operates in a highly regulated, government contracting environment and is focused on continued growth, operational excellence, and strengthening its people and organizational capabilities.
About the Role
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner serves as a key partner to the Chief People Officer and senior leadership, supporting multiple U.S. business units. This highly visible role helps execute the organization’s people strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and ensure HR initiatives align with business priorities.
The Senior HRBP will provide strategic and hands-on HR leadership across talent management, organizational development, employee relations, workforce planning, change management, compliance, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Chief People Officer and business leaders to align HR strategies with operational priorities and long-term business objectives.
- Lead and support HR initiatives related to organizational design, culture, change management, and continuous improvement.
- Drive talent management processes, including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and key talent strategies.
- Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, workforce matters, organizational effectiveness, and building high-performing teams.
- Support complex employee relations matters and investigations while ensuring compliance with employment laws, government contracting requirements, and internal policies.
- Collaborate with HR teams across multiple business units to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR programs and services.
- Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends to identify opportunities and inform business decisions.
- Lead and support cross-functional HR projects and ensure effective implementation and communication across the organization.
- Serve as a trusted HR advisor and subject matter expert to employees, managers, and senior leadership.
- Mentor and support other members of the HR team as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 10+ years of progressive, broad-based Human Resources experience.
- Significant experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leadership.
- Experience within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and/or government contracting environments strongly preferred.
- HR professional certification preferred; ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire required.
- Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance appropriate to the position.
Skills & Experience
- Broad knowledge across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, organizational development, compensation, workforce planning, and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and build trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.
- Experience leading complex HR initiatives, organizational change, and cross-functional projects.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly when navigating sensitive or ambiguous situations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate workforce data and trends into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High degree of discretion, integrity, adaptability, and ownership.
Skills:
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Strategy, Business Support, Change Management, Channel Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, Disciplinary Action, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Government, Government Contracts, Government Requirements, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Strategy, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Metrics, Operational Strategy, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Security Clearance, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Trend Analysis, Workforce Planning
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The Christopher Group
Additional Details
- City
- Chantilly
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- US
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