Sr. HR Business Partner

About the role

General Atomics (GA) and its affiliated companies develop high‑technology systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. The HR Business Partner supports GA business groups by driving organizational and employee development, consulting with employees and managers on HR best practices, addressing root causes of HR challenges, participating in first‑of‑a‑kind business support programs, assisting senior managers with organizational design and cultural/process perspectives, and helping administer talent management and succession planning.

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Build credibility by joining with business leaders to identify employee behaviors and performance indicators that accomplish desired results.
• Apply experience in proactive HR principles to drive career development, engagement, and retention efforts.
• Facilitate talent development sessions on topics including Performance Management and the Performance Review Process.
• Develop HR training for client groups and support Leadership Development programs.
• Maintain solid knowledge of Federal and State (CA) employment laws; educate leaders and employees; apply laws, policies, and best practices to resolve employee issues.
• Earn trust with leaders to diagnose performance concerns, conduct performance‑management conversations, and advise on progressive documentation.
• Partner with talent acquisition and business leaders to interview and select candidates for key jobs; conduct salary analyses to determine offers and ensure organizational equity.
• Lead annual merit, bonus, and out‑of‑cycle compensation programs for assigned client groups, ensuring fair, consistent application and company equity.
• Use exit interview data and other tools to identify trends, make recommendations to reduce turnover and improve engagement.
• Utilize Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, etc.) to analyze and sort data, presenting actionable information for HR and business groups.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Training, or a related discipline and ten or more years of progressive professional experience in a corporate Human Resources department. May substitute a certificate in human resources from a recognized organization and equivalent experience in lieu of education.

Skills

• Ability to identify issues and develop solutions to problems of diverse scope and complexity.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings to varied audiences including senior management and external parties.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees, including senior managers and external parties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment; willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.

Pay

Salary range: $89,180 – $155,825