HR BUSINESS PARTNER 4

Location:

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Date: Oct 7, 2025

Req ID: 43237
Team: 55 Human Resources
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

The Human Resources Business Partner 4 (HRBP 4) serves as a trusted advisor and strategic consultant to assigned departments and functional leaders at Ingalls Shipbuilding. This senior-level HR professional provides guidance and partnership in the areas of organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, and compliance. The HRBP 4 collaborates closely with all levels of leadership to align people strategies with business objectives while ensuring consistent application of company policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with department and functional leaders to understand business priorities and develop human resources strategies that support operational excellence and workforce readiness.

• Provide expert consultation on organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and performance management.

• Collaborate with leaders to identify and address talent gaps, succession needs, and leadership development opportunities.

• Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall culture within assigned organizations.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws; proactively identify and mitigate risk.

• Coach and advise leaders on effective people management practices, providing insight that supports both short- and long-term business goals.

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs)—including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, and Ethics & Compliance—to deliver cohesive and integrated HR solutions.

• Serve as a key HR liaison for special projects, reorganizations, and change management initiatives.

• Maintain effective communication and alignment with HR peers and the HR leadership team to ensure consistency and collaboration across the function.

Note: This position supports non-represented (non-union) employee populations. Labor Relations maintains responsibility for represented workforce matters.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 10 years of progressive experience in human resources or related field. Master’s degree and 8 years.

Nice to Have

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.