People Business Partner
Position Summary
At Metrea, people are the power behind mission success. We don’t just hire world-class Aviators, Flight Operations leaders, and technical specialists—we create an environment where they can thrive, grow, and deliver critical effects worldwide.
Our Electromagnetic and Cyber Group (EM&C) is responsible for developing flexible and survivable advanced electronic warfare and secure communications equipment while providing the industry’s leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts.
Now we’re expanding fast—and we’re looking for an engineering focused People Business Partner in Annapolis, MD or Victor, NY. This is your chance to shape something new. You’ll partner directly with technical engineering leaders, build workforce strategies, design organizations, and develop talent plans that keep pace with a complex, safety-critical, multinational environment. You’ll also craft People policies, tackle fresh challenges, and build scalable solutions as we grow.
This isn’t a typical HR role—it’s a chance to design, influence, and partner at the heart of a mission that impacts global security. If you’re excited by growth, thrive on trust and impact, and love unlocking potential in others, we want to hear from you. Success means balancing strategy and action: designing scalable people practices, advising on complex employee matters, and leaning into the tough problems with curiosity and pragmatism. As both a thought partner and problem-solver, you’ll directly influence how our teams thrive and how our mission is achieved.
What You'll Do
Partner with technical engineering and enterprise leaders in the US to shape workforce strategy, organization design, and leadership capability as we grow
Build trusted relationships with people leaders and employees, driving engagement, performance, and a culture of accountability
Support our Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and People Development teammates and continuously improve our recruiting, onboarding and employee experience across the US Electromagnetic and Cyber domain
Guide and resolve complex employee relations matters, coaching leaders and supporting wellbeing, inclusion, and compliance
Collaborate with the People Development and Total Rewards teams to deliver talent, reward, and capability programs that scale with growth and tackle the complexities of multi jurisdictions
Ensure compliance with regional labor laws while embedding best practice people processes
Act as a change partner during organizational growth and transformation, helping leaders and teams navigate change with confidence
This will be a hybrid role in either our Annapolis or Victor offices with travel required on an ad hoc basis
What You Bring
Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues as a Human Resource Business Partner, People Business Partner, or HR Director role
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and respective employment laws
A strong background in aviation and/or defense (experience in one essential, both highly desirable)
Solid knowledge of US employment law, with confidence navigating complex people issues
A track record of building trust and credibility quickly with senior leaders, managers, and employees
Flexibility and resilience to thrive in a fast-moving, safety-critical environment
Experience shaping and delivering people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle—workforce planning, talent, engagement, and employee relations
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
A practical, hands-on mindset—comfortable with both strategy and rolling up your sleeves when needed
High integrity, discretion, and a commitment to building inclusive, high-performing teams
Bachelor's degree
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Preferred Education, Experience and Certificates
Master’s Degree
Professional in Human Resources or SHRM-CP
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs and HRIS
Benefits
Comprehensive medical plan options
HSA / FSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
6% employer 401(k) match
Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
Generous PTO
Life and disability insurance
Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
AD&D Coverage
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AAP / EEO Statement
Metrea Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. This is a hybrid position with three (3) days a week in office. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Travel
15-20%
Base Pay Range
The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.
Pay Range
$140,000—$165,000 USD