Human Resources Business Partner, Lead

Everfoth ECS seeks a highly experienced HR Business Partner Lead/Associate Principal to partner with the Defense Business Unit. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting DoD programs in the federal contracting space. The HR business partner assumes a significant leadership role in people management and acts as the facilitator for the Business Unit management team, serving as a single point of contact for employees and managers. This role leads change management projects, evangelizes Everforth ECS’ culture and core competencies, and serves as a strategic partner and sounding board for business unit leadership.

Responsibilities

• Workforce Planning
  • Define organizational goals to align with program requirements and growth goals.
  • Assess current employees' skills, demographics, and turnover rates.
  • Determine future talent requirements based on bids and proposals.
  • Identify discrepancies between the current workforce and future needs.
  • Create strategies to bridge gaps (e.g., hiring, training, restructuring).
  • Continuously track, evaluate, and adjust plans to ensure effectiveness.
• Compensation Analysis
  • Ensure employees with similar roles, experience, and performance levels are compensated similarly, minimizing disparities.
  • Partner with managers to analyze job descriptions and evaluate positions to determine appropriate classification and salary based on scope and organizational impact.
  • Advise stakeholders on pay decisions, offers, and internal pay alignment.
• Succession Planning
  • In partnership with Business Unit leaders, determine which roles are crucial for operations and future growth.
  • Partner with the Talent Management Director to provide training, mentoring, coaching, and job shadowing to prepare employees.
  • Partner with management and PMs to define the core skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for identified roles.
• Proactive Employee Relations
  • Address workplace issues promptly and respectfully through clear procedures, mediation, and active management engagement.
  • Establish two-way dialogue, regular feedback sessions, and maintain transparent communication channels to ensure employees feel heard.
  • Partner with leaders and corporate stakeholders to highlight accomplishments (e.g., bonuses, public recognition, promotions) to boost morale and reinforce a culture of appreciation.
  • Apply company policies, disciplinary actions, and benefits equally to all employees to build trust and mitigate risk.
  • Train managers and employees to reinforce ECS’ culture, policies, and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10 years of progressive HR experience; 5+ years supporting DoD programs in federal contracting space.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII, etc.).
• Extensive experience in government contracting industry.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (ADP preferred).
• Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Must be eligible to hold a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CCP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Demonstrated compensation and workforce planning experience.
• Experience in proactively engaging with leaders to understand business needs and turning ideas into actions.

Pay

$140,000-$160,000

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.