At Calspan, our mission is to advance science, safety, and innovation through people who are passionate about making a difference. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will partner with business units to consult and execute human resource strategies pertaining to talent management, performance management, employee engagement, and employee relations. This position supports departmental HR projects and events while fostering a culture that aligns with Calspan’s values and business goals.

• Strategic Partnership: Formulate partnerships with management and employees to support business objectives. Foster an environment of positive employee relations, identify and escalate issues, and provide counsel to employees and managers.

• Employee Relations Leadership: Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters. Manage investigations, provide conflict resolution guidance, and ensure compliance with company policies, employment law, and best practices. Develop proactive strategies to improve workplace satisfaction, communication, and retention.

• Talent Acquisition: Manage Calspan’s recruitment strategy, programs, and processes. Partner with business leaders to develop, implement, and execute effective sourcing strategies across the organization. Build pipelines of “ready-now” talent and ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.

• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, orientation, performance management, and offboarding.

• Employee Engagement & Culture: Implement employee programs to maximize business impact around culture, engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

• HR Operations & Compliance: Provide coordination support for human resource projects, including the annual performance appraisal process, open enrollment, compliance (company, state, & federal), and company-sponsored events.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources or related discipline.

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to the above will be considered.

Preferred Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of HR best practices, including talent management, employee relations, engagement, and performance management.

• Proven ability to work effectively in teams and with individuals at all organizational levels; experience in international or multicultural environments is a plus.

• Experience managing multiple priorities independently; self-starter with strong organizational skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of HR processes, procedures, and policies.

• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team fosters a strong sense of teamwork in every endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative, and our commitment to drive every individual to Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community, and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.