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Metrea · 5 hours ago

People Business Partner

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. The Aviation focused People Business Partner will partner with aviation leaders to shape workforce strategies, design organizations, and develop talent plans while crafting People policies and building scalable solutions in a complex, safety-critical environment.

AerospaceBusiness IntelligenceCommercialInformation TechnologyMilitarySecurityTrainingTransportation

Responsibilities

Partner with Aviation 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 and People Development teammates and continuously improve our recruiting, onboarding and employee experience across the US Aviation 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 and aviation regulations (FAA, EASA, CASA), while embedding best practice people processes

Act as a change partner during organizational growth and transformation, helping leaders and teams navigate change with confidence

Qualification

Aviation experienceUS employment lawEmployee relationsPeople initiativesHuman resource disciplinesCommunication skillsBachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeProfessional in Human ResourcesMicrosoft Office SuiteHRIS

Required

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

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 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

Certificates And Licenses: Professional in Human Resources or SHRM-CP

Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs and HRIS