Human resources Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

Job Description

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Business Manager (Sr. HRBM) to join our best-in-class HR organization. Located in San Diego, CA, this role will serve as a strategic partner to programs across the Defense sector with an initial focus on supporting senior leadership within the Space and Non-Kinetic Effects Business Areas. This position will also provide guidance and partnership to additional business area leaders, contribute to new business and capture efforts, and lead key HR initiatives and special projects.

This is a high-impact role within a dynamic and evolving business environment, offering the opportunity to shape, influence, and execute people and organizational strategies that drive performance, support growth, and strengthen leadership effectiveness. Key responsibilities include partnering closely with program leadership to develop and implement HR initiatives aligned to near-term business priorities; providing proactive workforce and strategic staffing support; leading ongoing organizational assessments; and identifying strategies to enhance engagement, retention, morale, and change readiness.

The Sr. HRBM will work cross-functionally to design solutions, influence decision-making, and support execution through effective partnership with business leaders and functional stakeholders. They will also be required to build strong, collaborative relationships applying sound business judgment to understand current and emerging needs across programs and initiatives.

The Sr. HRBM will leverage matrixed HR Centers of Expertise and the HR Shared Services organization to deliver integrated, high-quality HR solutions. Areas of focus will include culture and engagement, performance management, talent development, employee and labor relations, organizational change management, total rewards alignment, workforce strategy, strategic talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational development.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Partner with senior business and program leaders to understand operational priorities and translate them into people strategies that enable mission execution, growth, and program delivery.
• Lead strategic workforce planning to ensure the organization attracts, develops, retains, and deploys the right talent aligned to current and future program needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, culture, and overall organizational health.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine HR initiatives that support business objectives and strengthen organizational capability.
• Provide guidance to leadership on key HR priorities, including workforce management, succession planning, change management, and retention strategies.
• Build and maintain strong, influential relationships with leaders at all levels to promote a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Champion the performance management process to ensure alignment with business goals, accountability, and meaningful employee development.
• Provide expert support and coaching on employee and workplace relations matters, ensuring fair outcomes and compliance with policies and employment regulations.
• Use HR data, analytics, and metrics to assess trends and evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and interventions.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are effectively executed and consistently applied across programs and teams.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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Original Posting : November 25, 2025

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 : Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay -benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.