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Senior HR Business Partner

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026

Job Description
Job Summary:
Join our dynamic and growing organization in Chesapeake, Virgina, as a HR Business Partner. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers, you will provide HR guidance and support, driving business outcomes and organizational effectiveness. If you are a motivated and experienced HR professional looking to make a strategic impact in a collaborative, mission focused work environment, we encourage you to apply.
About BAE Systems Inc.:
BAE Systems Inc. is a leading provider of innovative defense, security, and commercial technologies that make a positive impact on our communities and customers around the world. Our 8,400 employees in the United States are passionate about solving the world's most pressing challenges, from cyber threats to sustainable transportation. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development.
Supporting Our Mission:
At BAE Systems, we are driven by our purpose: "The Power to Protect, The Freedom to Prosper." As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission by providing expert HR guidance and support to our C5ISR Business Unit, a team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that protect our nation's security and prosperity.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnership:
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and managers to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with business objectives.
  • Provide HR guidance on talent management, organizational design, and change management, ensuring seamless integration of HR plans and business goals.
Talent Management:
  • Drive talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
  • Work with leaders to identify, develop, and succession plan for key roles.
HR Solutions and Data-Driven Insights:
  • Design and deliver HR solutions that meet business needs, including employee engagement, performance management, and compliance.
  • Analyze HR metrics and trends and provide data-driven insights to senior leaders and stakeholders to inform business decisions and drive HR initiatives.
Change Management:
  • Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption and smooth transitions.
  • Develop and implement change management strategies to drive business outcomes.
Employee Experience:
  • Foster a positive employee experience by promoting a culture of engagement and satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement employee engagement strategies to drive business outcomes.
Tactical Management of HR Actions:
  • Leaves management for assigned client-group
  • Annual comp planning



Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or
  • Equivalent experience in lieu of education, with a minimum of 10 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in an HR Business Partner role.
    * Experience in Employee Relations (ER) to include conducting investigations is required.
Skills:
* Strategic thinking and business acumen.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with HR systems, including HRIS and performance management tools.
* Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with preferred experience using Excel and Tableau.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
* Experience working with a defense contractor or government contractor workforce, specifically SCA (Service Contract Act) workforce.
*
SHRM-CP or PHR certification




Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107952 - $183518

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $107,952 - $183,518

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