Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Partner with Laboratory Organizations on strategic issues relating to talent development, organizational assessment, employee relations, legal compliance, change management and organizational design. May lead and will support the development and implementation of a variety of human resources programs, policies, processes and services. Learn about and understand the incredible business of JPL to partner with leaders and employees to determine the right human capital solutions and project work to best support the business and its goals.

Collaborates with Talent Development and Business Managers to guide, advise and support leaders with strategies and priorities for their respective organizations. Responsible for resolving complex HR issues related to HR programs that include but are not limited to Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Development, LOA and Employee Relations. Provides input on HR policies and programs to functional HR organizations and management.

Consults with employees and management to resolve inquiries and, as necessary, escalates issues. Provides communications support for specific HR programs that include but are not limited to Tuition Reimbursement, Relocation, Awards, and New Employee Orientation. Provides project management and administrative support for the projects and programs within the AskHR Solutions Center.

JPL is a world-class organization, performing world‑class work. On the cutting edge of space exploration technology and science, you are working with the best and brightest creative and technical minds, at all levels across the laboratory.

Partner with Management and employees at all levels to provide human capital solutions and support the organization in hiring, developing and retaining the best talent. Your organization base for this role is approximately 1000 Engineering focused employees. You also will lead and/or be a member of HR project teams such as Leadership Development Programs and Employee Engagement.

To achieve the mission for this position, you must produce the following critical actions and results:

• Develop & Support Business Goals: Define human capital needs, solutions, processes, and capabilities that will ensure the organization’s ability to attract, retain and develop the best talent at all levels.
• JPL Relationship Building: Develop strong working relationships with peers and with managers and employees across all assigned organizations, ascertaining their needs and partnering as appropriate on HR related processes and activities. Work through any resistance, establish credibility, demonstrate sensitivity to manager and employee’s needs and make it easy for managers and employees to partner with HR in a productive manner.
• Workforce Planning: Partner with Business Managers, compensation specialists, and other key HR team members, in workforce planning to align with the strategy and goals of the organization. Support succession planning, talent reviews, identification of critical talent and development needs.
• Compliance: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for compliance and maintain in‑depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation. Partner with the legal department as needed and/or required.
• Employee Relations: Support managers in resolving general employee relations issues through coaching and consulting support. Partner with JPL’s Employee Relations team as they manage investigations and complex employment issues. Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Data Analysis: Identify and utilize data to support effective decision‑making. Ensure management is measuring its human capital in meaningful ways that impact decisions and the future direction of the organization.
• Learning and Development: Collaborate with the Talent Development team and partner on effective organizational development, learning and technical training programs for the organizations…