Are you a culture-focused HR professional looking for a truly unique opportunity? The Health & Services Sector Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is seeking a mid-level HR Business Partner (P3) for a short-term deployment supporting employees in one of the most remote and extraordinary environments in the world—Antarctica.
This is your opportunity to join a high-performing HR team, expand your expertise, and serve as a “boots-on-the-ground” culture champion while contributing to a mission that enables world-class scientific research.
The ASC HR Business Partner provides on-site HR and Workplace Relations support to employees and leadership at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. This role fosters a positive and compliant work environment in a remote, high-demand setting, supports HR programs and initiatives, and partners closely with leadership to address employee relations, workforce challenges, and organizational needs.
This is a deployment-only role (no stateside work). Anticipated deployment: November 2026 – May 2027 (~7 months)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. This process may take up to 4 months.
Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required.
About the Antarctic Support Contract:
Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:
Vision: Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.
Mission: To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.
Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.
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What You’ll Do
Serve as an HR resource to employees, managers, and leadership
Support HR programs and initiatives (employee relations, learning & development, compliance)
Assist with employee relations matters, including documentation and investigations
Facilitate training sessions, discussions, and employee engagement activities
Serve as a liaison between leadership and HR sub-teams to ensure alignment with policies
Collaborate with on-site managers to support administrative and operational needs, including additional duties as assigned
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote environment while managing multiple priorities
Partner closely with ASC HR and cross-functional stakeholders to design, implement, and continuously improve HR programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and a consistent, high-quality employee experience.
Establish and maintain strong collaboration with ASC Workplace Relations, Third Party Investigations Team and Leidos Workplace Relations (WR) to ensure timely intake, disclosure, and active case management. Drive clear ownership, disciplined tracking, and transparent communication of case status through resolution.
Proactively coordinate the development, documentation, and execution of safety and risk mitigation plans, ensuring alignment across HR, WR, leadership, and other key partners while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Act as a central point of coordination with third-party investigators, ensuring seamless integration into internal processes. Facilitate and support meetings with reporting parties, subjects of investigations, and relevant stakeholders, ensuring professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to established protocols.
What You Bring
Junior level HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience
Exposure to employee relations concepts and practices
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships
Experience with Microsoft Office tools (HR systems experience a plus)
Ability to work independently in a remote and challenging environment
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience) with 4-8 years of relevant experience
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June 8, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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