Seasonal Antarctic Cultural HRBP

Our Leidos Antarctica program is looking for an experienced Culture focused HRBP for short-term assignments. If you are looking for an opportunity to join an experience HR team, grow - and travel to one of the most remote and beautiful places in the world - this might be THE opportunity for you!

The Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) Employee Relations- HRBP will support employees and teammates in Antarctica. This is a tremendous opportunity to provide "boot on the ground" support while being a cultural champion and change agent.

This is a deployment only position that will deploy to McMurdo Station- Antarctica for ~ eight months (February 2025- October 2025), with no work provided stateside. Eligibility for deployment will require physical and dental evaluations with parameters determined by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Per contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date.

Failure to meet these requirements will result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.

Our salary range for this role is anticipated to be $70,000 - $97,000 annually, along with a bi-weekly percentage increase for deployment.

About the Antarctic Support Contract:

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF's Office of Polar Program's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:

• Vision: Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.

• Mission: To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.

Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

To learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract, click here.

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today! 

The Challenge:

The successful candidate will identify opportunities for HR to engage effectively with deployed employees, teammates, and management, while modeling HR as a trusted advisor and resource by providing highly ethical and timely support in the following (but not limited to) areas:

• Experience coaching and mentoring at all levels to include, employees, managers, teammates, customers, etc.

• Ability to deliver on HR programs, initiatives, projects (e.g. Learning and Development, compliance, relationship building, proactive or solution building for simple to complex people challenges)

• Experience and comfortableness in using facts and data to influence and/or drive change.

• Experience in creating content for presenting/ facilitating training and/or hosting discussion e.g. employee focus groups, etc.  

• Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations to include information, data gathering, analyzing information, validating conclusions, while providing clear, concise updates to leadership and/or HR team

• Success, ability, and willingness to collaborate across organizational Corporate Centers of Expertise (COEs) and other functions as needed.

• ​Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work in a fast-paced dynamic environment, perform onsite review of current situations/processes, and possess the interpersonal skills necessary to interact with employees, and all levels of leadership. 

What Sets You Apart:

• Prior Human Resources and Employee Relations experience.

• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and influencing skills.

• Demonstrated experience in coaching, partnering, and influencing.

• Ability to build and leverage enduring relationships.

• Strong computer skills using and or learning HR applications e.g. Workday, Deltek

• HR reporting and Microsoft Office Training background preferred.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 4 - 8 years of experience.

• Travel is required of this role, and it is expected that this hire will work onsite at the Antarctic location for ~6 months at a time, with no work provided stateside.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We inspire our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today! 

Our salary range for this role is anticipated to be $70,000 - $97,000 annually, along with a bi-weekly percentage increase for deployment.

Original Posting Date:2024-08-05

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.