Human Resources Business Partner II/III

About the role

Aura is seeking an experienced, driven, and self-motivated Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP II/III) to provide strategic and operational HR support to assigned Business Unit(s).

The HRBP serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, partnering with management to support organizational objectives and foster a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to managers and Business Unit General Managers (BU GMs) on employee and organizational matters.
• Partner with the Director of Human Resources, HR Business Partners, HR Coordinators, and Recruiting to support business unit objectives, hiring, and daily HR operations.
• As the primary HR resource for employees and managers by providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, employment law, and best practices.
• Lead employee relations investigations and advise leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and employee development while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Cook up and support employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, organizational changes, and offboarding.
• Act as the primary HRIS administrator for Jamis HCM, ensuring data integrity, system accuracy, workflow efficiency, and compliance with HR data governance standards.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot HRIS processes, employee records, organizational structures, workflows, security roles, and system updates as appropriate.
• Identify and implement process improvements through HR technology, automation, and system enhancements to improve operational efficiency.
• Initiate and manage offer letters and hiring workflows through the Paycor Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Administer employee benefits programs and support annual open enrollment activities.
• Develop, maintain, and automate HR dashboards and reports using HRIS and Business Intelligence tools.
• Partner with Payroll to resolve employee data, status changes, payroll discrepancies, and other HRIS-related issues while ensuring data accuracy.
• Support employee engagement, retention, recognition, and other HR programs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Advanced knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and compliance requirements.
• Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support diverse business units.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and provide actionable business insights.
• High emotional intelligence with strong conflict resolution and consulting skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).
• Advanced HRIS administration experience, including data management, troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and system maintenance.
• Experience leveraging HR technology to improve processes, automate workflows, and increase efficiency.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards, using reporting platforms such as Oracle BI.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Jamis HCM, and Applicant Tracking Systems such as Paycor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business (with HR emphasis) or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a government, defense contractor, or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience administering HRIS platforms (Jamis HCM strongly preferred), including employee data management, workflow processing, reporting, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
• Experience within a government contractor, defense contractor, or highly regulated corporate environment strongly preferred.
• Professional HR certification preferred (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).

Benefits

• PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level.
• $75,088 - $121,500.

Schedule

• Application Deadline: August 1, 2026.

Company Information

• Aurora is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers.
• Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions.
• We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.
• Time for What Matters: Generous & Growing PTO, True Flexibility, 11 Paid Days Off, and Industry-Leading Education Support.
• Health & Peace of Mind: Premium Healthcare, Fully Covered Life Insurance, and Holistic Support.

Contact

• The Auria Team
• Aurora is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.