Human Resources Business Partner (Level 2)
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Job Responsibilities
Description:
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we don’t just build aircraft…we build the teams, culture, and leadership that make innovation possible. As a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) supporting our operations in Fort Smith, Arkansas, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening the workforce behind some of the world’s most advanced defense and aerospace technologies.
As the primary HR partner for the Fort Smith site, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders alike. You’ll help align people strategies with business objectives, build engagement, and ensure our teams are supported to perform at their best. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while growing your career within a global leader known for innovation, integrity, and purpose.
What You Will Be Doing:
In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders across multiple sites to deliver people solutions that drive business results and foster a positive employee experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing people strategies that support organizational goals and employee growth.
- Building trusted relationships with leaders and employees to promote engagement, inclusion, and collaboration.
- Providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
- Supporting onboarding, orientation, and employee engagement initiatives that strengthen connection and retention.
- Advising on compensation, staffing, and workforce planning to ensure equitable and effective decisions.
- Conducting investigations, analyzing data, and using insights to inform HR and business decisions.
- Partnering with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver programs and initiatives that enhance the employee experience.
What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are:
You’re a proactive and collaborative HR professional who thrives on connection and impact. You know how to balance empathy with accountability, and you’re skilled at helping leaders and teams navigate change. You’re comfortable working across multiple sites, using data to guide decisions, and building relationships that strengthen both people and performance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of related experience
• Experience as an HR Business Partner or Generalist experience and/or experience in multiple HR disciplines
• Proven ability to provide effective virtual support to a dispersed workforce
• Experience interacting with both employees and all levels of leadership
• Proven experience conducting investigations to include information and data gathering, analyzing information, and validating conclusions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated proficiency in coaching and influencing skills
Desired Skills:
• Prior experience working in military or other government contracting industries – aerospace or defense preferred
• Knowledge and or experience working under Service Contract Act (SCA)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a challenging business related environment
• Demonstrated ability to build effective cross functional and cross site relationships
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Human Resources
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.