HR Business Partner II

Join the HJF Team!

Are you passionate about collaborating with others to solve problems? Are you motivated by helping others to be successful?

We are seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Business Partner II (HRBP II) to join our fast‑paced, quality‑oriented, and customer service focused Human Resources team. We are passionate about our people and helping our leaders create an environment where our staff can thrive in a military medical research organization. This position will be in support of the Human Resources Department.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners.

HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Partner with leaders to identify, plan and implement strategic objectives that are in alignment with organizational priorities and emerging needs.
• Develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of your assigned HJF portfolio including their culture, needs, skills, and development opportunities.
• Administer all HR policies, practices and initiatives relating to employment, employee relations, salary administration, benefit administration, and orientation and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and benefits regulations.
• Analyze data, assess trends, and identify issues and opportunities to leadership.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to provide a broad range of services and data‑driven, impactful solutions that strengthen organizational, leadership and staff capabilities.
• Serve as an internal consultant to all layers of portfolio leadership and staff on topics related to people and organizational issues.
• Maintain integrity of HJF's compensation program by overseeing employee compensation levels, cash awards, salary increases and performance appraisals.
• Develop and deliver persuasive written and oral communications and presentations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for HR related processes, matters and/or questions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in HR or related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

• Comprehensive understanding of federal, state and local employment and benefit laws & regulations.
• High level of customer service skills required with a focus on relationship management.
• Proactive with the ability to partner in a strategic manner.
• Regularly exercise professional judgment and discretion, including when communicating with employees, management, and government/military customers.
• Experience managing employee relations matters.
• Experience working in complex environments with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with government contracting and/or academia preferred.
• HRIS experience - Oracle Cloud experience preferred.

• Lifting:
  Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

• The annual salary range for this position is $64,200–$90,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well‑being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV)…