Seasonal Antarctic Cultural HRBP

About the role

The Health & Services Sector Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is seeking a mid-level HR Business Partner (P3) for a short-term deployment supporting employees in one of the most remote and extraordinary environments in the world—Antarctica. This is your opportunity to join a high-performing HR team, expand your expertise, and serve as a “boots-on-the-ground” culture champion while contributing to a mission that enables world-class scientific research.

Position Overview

The ASC HR Business Partner provides on-site HR and Workplace Relations support to employees and leadership at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. This role fosters a positive and compliant work environment in a remote, high-demand setting, supports HR programs and initiatives, and partners closely with leadership to address employee relations, workforce challenges, and organizational needs. This is a deployment-only role (no stateside work).

What You’ll Do

• Serve as an HR resource to employees, managers, and leadership
• Support HR programs and initiatives (employee relations, learning & development, compliance)
• Aid in employee relations matters, including documentation and investigations
• Facilitate training sessions, discussions, and employee engagement activities
• Serve as a liaison between leadership and HR sub-teams to ensure alignment with policies
• Collaborate with on-site managers to support administrative and operational needs, including additional duties as assigned
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote environment while managing multiple priorities
• Partner closely with ASC HR and cross-functional stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously improve HR programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and a consistent, high-quality employee experience
• Establish and maintain strong collaboration with ASC Workplace Relations, Third Party Investigations Team and Leidos Workplace Relations (WR) to ensure timely intake, disclosure, and active case management
• Drive clear ownership, disciplined tracking, and transparent communication of case status through resolution
• Proactively coordinate the development, documentation, and execution of safety and risk mitigation plans, ensuring alignment across HR, WR, leadership, and other key partners while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Act as a central point of coordination with third-party investigators, ensuring seamless integration into internal processes
• Facilitate and support meetings with reporting parties, subjects of investigations, and relevant stakeholders, ensuring professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to established protocols

Qualifications

• Junior level HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience
• Exposure to employee relations concepts and practices
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (HR systems experience a plus)
• Ability to work independently in a remote and challenging environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) with 4-8 years of relevant experience