HR Employee Relations Partner with Security Clearance

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That''s because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation''s toughest challenges-and we''re committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We''re making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. The HR Employee Relations Partner is responsible for employee relations activities across the organization related to employee relations and staffing functions. The position serves as a consultant to senior management and the HR Business Partner organization on all human resource employee relations related issues and is responsible for the consistency of policies and practices. This position also helps with training as it pertains to Employee Relations topics. This position functions under the direction of the Employee Relations Manager and will based in McLean, VA or Bedford, MA. Job Responsibilities: * Consults with leadership (Department Manager, Director, Officer level) to provide information and guidance regarding personnel practices, policies and employee relations concerns.* Coordinates with HR Business Partner team and with HR Centers of Excellence (Global Security Services (GSS), Legal, Health Services) to identify and leverage related activities to strengthen the impact to the customer through shared resources and reuse of existing products* Engages directly with employees and managers on employee-related concerns, grievances, investigations or fact-finding interviews through conflict and dispute resolution process. Coordinates all activities with Legal, GSS and Centers of Excellence where applicable.* Conducts investigations for employee grievances, concerns or hotline complaints as assigned.* Ensures compliance with all state and Federal discrimination and employment regulations.* Administers grievance process execution and represents MITRE in formal grievance proceedings where applicable* Partners with Employee Relations Manager to identify trends, and issues; develop and administer programs and/or training to improve employment policies or practices* Under the guidance of the Employee Relations Manager, provides tracking and reporting to Talent Engagement team on trends and areas of potential concern.* Develops and maintains an understanding of the customer''s mission and business strategy, their organization, their managerial capabilities, and the financial and operational environment that impacts the customer''s organization and mission.* Engages with HRBP organization to revise and update Corrective Action Process and status tracking system as needed. Required Qualifications: * Adaptive Leadership Skills* Led and completed workplace investigations* Performance Engagement and Leadership Coaching* Identifies and Diagnoses People-Related Business Problems* Analytical skills to identify and support key HR initiatives and bring solutions to the customer* Business acumen* Self Starter* Relationship management* Critical evaluation* Ethical practice* Risk management* Developmental Mindset* Strength Finders (career counseling)* Project Management Skills* Communication Skills (verbal and written)* Ability to influence and obtain stakeholder commitment* Strong Knowledge of employee relations process and conflict resolution skills* Strong Facilitation Skills* Organizational development and change management skills Expected Behaviors: * Carries out all responsibilities with unquestioned high levels of integrity and ethics.* Ability to establish credibility and develop effective relationships with all levels in the organization* Is proactive and demonstrates managerial courage in developing trusted advisor relationships* Demonstrates thought leadership in one or more HR disciplines and influences customer thinking as a trusted advisor* Fosters a depth and breadth of positive relationships across HR, balancing the needs of the portfolio with those of MITRE as a whole; works to improve the performance of HR as a whole and the performance of other members of the HR leadership team.* Models behaviors expected from others and conveys MITRE and its culture and values, especially regarding individual initiative, empowerment and valuing differences.* l Inspires trust, encourages collaboration and appropriate, reasoned risk-taking.* Works in partnership with other areas of HR and CoEs to ensure alignment of activities, deliverables and outcomes within the portfolio Required Education & Experience: * Bachelor''s Degree and deep expertise in Employee Relations function as well as compliance/regulations in HR governance role* Seasoned professional with a minimum of 6 years of experience conducting a high volume of high risk/high exposure* investigations at all organizational levels.* This role requires a minimum active security clearance of secret with the ability to obtain a top secret clearance PreferredQualifications: * Master''s degree, PHR or SPHR certification and 10 years experience conducting investigations in a technology or equivalent industry.* Experience as an HR Business Partner or Manager desired.* Top Secret clearance preferred.* Additional technical skills in Workday, Tableau preferred This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Subject to all federal and state laws, rules and regulations, MITRE requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 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Created: 2025-11-15