Job Description

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Role

Clarity is seeking a Senior Principal, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join a dynamic Human Resources (HR) organization. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR, this role partners closely with leadership and corporate enablement functions to design and implement people strategies that are scalable, repeatable and high-impact that balance business outcomes, risk mitigation, the employee experience and align with business growth goals.

We are seeking a collaborative, team oriented and results focused HRBP to align talent initiatives with business needs and objectives. The right candidate for this role will be comfortable and successful operating in a fast-paced, private equity backed, high-build environment that is focused on rapid growth. This role offers flexibility and allows a mix of remote and in-office presence at either of our headquarters locations in Columbia, MD or Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities

Partner with Senior Director, HR in areas that support business growth and performance

• Act as a consultative thought partner to business leaders on talent related strategies in support of a 1000-employee organization
• Support a broad range of talent management areas including but not limited to succession planning, performance management, training and data analytics
• Develop, implement and lead talent related initiatives in support of business objectives to attract, retain and engage a highly technical workforce
• Provide proactive and consultative guidance serving as a trusted advisor to employees, supervisors, and senior leaders on HR-related matters
• Partner with the business on change management initiatives and assist in the design of effective manager and employee communications
• Lead complex internal investigations and work the resolution of employee relations cases. Develops and implements repeatable, scalable processes and frameworks to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all investigations
• Advance a performance driven culture through goal-setting, ongoing performance feedback check-ins and annual review processes
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to identify trends, measure effectiveness and drive strategic solutions
• Partner with Compensation, Benefits and other HR functions to deliver integrated enterprise-wide solutions
• Drive process improvement initiatives to ensure data integrity best practices are at the heart of the organization
• Mentor and support HR team members by sharing expertise, providing guidance and fostering the development of consistent, high-quality practices across the department

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of eight (8) or more years of progressive HRBP experience with demonstrated depth in Employee Relations, organizational effectiveness and talent strategy
• Minimum of 5 years of HRBP experience supporting a government contracting employee workforce
• Demonstrated business acumen in government contracting with the ability to connect people decisions with operational and business outcomes
• Experience supporting change management, cultural transformation and process improvements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Deep experience in handling complex Employee Relations cases, embedding employment law principles and risk mitigation
• General knowledge of HR principles, state and federal compliance requirements and legal practices
• Strong reporting and analytical skills with experience in preparing reports in Excel and PowerPoint that are visually engaging and tell the talent story
• Experience in the use of the HR Information System, ADP

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience operating in a technology led business is highly preferred
• PHR or equivalent certification preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.