Antarctic HR Business Partner
Job Summary
The Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is seeking a mid-level HR Business Partner to support employees deployed at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. This is a deployment-only position providing on-site HR and workplace relations support to foster a positive and compliant work environment. The role involves administering HR programs, managing employee relations, and partnering with leadership to address workforce challenges.
Responsibilities
- Serve as on-site HR resource for employees and leadership in Antarctica
- Administer HR programs and manage employee relations matters
- Collaborate with workplace relations teams on case management and investigations
- Coordinate safety and risk mitigation plans ensuring policy compliance
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years HRBP experience (or Master's with 2-6 years)
- Strong employee relations and workplace investigations experience
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Ability to thrive in a remote, high-demand environment
- US citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust security clearance
Job Details
What You'll Do
- Serve as on-site HR resource for employees, managers, and leadership deployed to McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
- Administer HR programs and initiatives (e.g. employee relations, learning & development, compliance) in support of business objectives.
- Assist with employee relations matters, including documentation and investigations. Serve as liaison among leadership and HR sub teams, assuring adherence to policies.
- Facilitate training sessions, discussions, and employee engagement activities. Deliver a consistent, high-quality employee experience.
- Collaborate with on-site managers to meet administrative and operational needs. Additional duties or taskings may be required as needed.
- Partner with ASC HR and cross-functional stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously improve HR programs.
- Establish and maintain strong collaboration with ASC Workplace Relations, Third Party Investigations Team, and Leidos Workplace Relations (WR). Perform timely intake, disclosure, and active case management. Drive ownership, disciplined tracking, and clear communication of case status through resolution.
- Coordinate development, documentation and execution of safety and risk mitigation plans in alignment with HR, WR, leadership and other key partners. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Act as central point of coordination with third-party investigators, providing seamless integration into internal processes. Facilitate and support meetings with reporting parties, subjects of investigations, and relevant stakeholders. Ensure professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to established protocols.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of HRBP or HR Generalist experience, or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience
- Experience managing employee relations/workplace relations matters. Applies knowledge of established best practices and concepts
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptive.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote environment while managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; familiarity with HR application systems
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. This process may take up to 4 months.
- Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.