Sr Principal HR Business Partner and Employee Relations

Mercurysystemscareers

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West Caldwell, NJ, US Until 9/28/2026 6+ years exp First posted June 25, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description

Job Summary:

 

Mercury Systems is seeking an outstanding Human Resources professional seeking growth that will serve as the leader of Employee Relations (ER) ,  As well as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)  for Legal and Signal Technologies . The person in this role will have significant experience leading complex investigations and implementing processes and policies that are consistent with applicable law and support Mercury’s desired culture. To help the leader understand and appreciate Mercury, this role will also be responsible for partnering with employees and managers in specific organizations to drive HR programming, including compensation, talent development and performance development. The successful candidate will also coach managers and employees, unlocking optimal performance across the organization.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ability to build strong relationships and become a trusted partner to managers and employees
  • Collaborate across the HR function, to include partnering with the Centers of Excellence and Workforce Solutions to identify and implement effective HR programming
  • Lead investigations into complaints and identify risks and solutions that lead to the best outcome(s) for the various parties
  • Analyze and implement processes and policies for employee-related actions that are compliant with the law and are consistent with Mercury’s Values, Mindsets and Behaviors
  • Partner with business leaders to ensure employees are empowered, engaged and accountable for delivering business results
  • Help managers identify developmental opportunities to build a stronger team and succession opportunities
  • Create presentations that deliver the intended message and an ability to present the materials in a professional manner

Required Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or other related field

Minimum of six-years of experience in Human Resources

Experience conducting complex investigations, reviewing and implementing policies

Experience operating as an HR Business Partner supporting exempt personnel

Exceptional communication and project planning skills

Ability to influence without authority

Must be able to travel up to 30%

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Masters in Human Resources, Business or other related field

Significant prior experience working in Aerospace & Defense 

Experience working across a matrixed environment

Experience supporting a Business Unit as an HR Business Partner

Understanding of compensation, performance management and talent attraction practices

 

 

"This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government."

 

About this role

Summary

Lead employee relations, partner with management, implement HR policies, and support talent development.

Job title

Sr Principal HR Business Partner and Employee Relations

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

aerospace and defense

Location requirements

West Caldwell, NJ, USA; remote not mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

investigationsHR policiescommunicationproject planninginfluence

Preferred skills

aerospace and defensematrixed environmentcompensationperformance managementtalent attraction

Specializations

employee relationsinvestigationsHR policytalent development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

West Caldwell, NJ, USA

On-site City
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