Amentum is seeking a Sr. HR Business Partner – Talent Acquisition to lead recruiting efforts for a key contract. This role will align hiring strategies with business objectives, drive recruiter performance, and enhance the candidate experience while ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background in talent acquisition, HR operations, and workforce planning.
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by optimizing hiring strategies, improving retention, and strengthening Amentum’s employer brand. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Align Recruitment with Business Strategy – Ensure hiring efforts support Amentum’s Mission, Vision, and business priorities.
Build & Lead a High-Performing Recruiting Team – Promote knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaboration to enhance hiring efficiency and talent mobility.
Drive Engagement & Accountability – Track recruiter performance, participation in initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure Data Integrity & Hiring Accuracy – Oversee headcount tracking, position approvals, and data validation for workforce planning.
Achieve Key Hiring & Retention Metrics – Set clear recruiter expectations for staffing goals, vacancy rates, and time-to-fill targets.
Develop Strong Talent Pipelines – Implement sourcing strategies, networking, and proactive outreach to attract top talent.
Enhance Candidate Experience – Standardize communication, gather feedback, and refine hiring processes.
Strengthen Stakeholder Partnerships – Train recruiters on strategic hiring discussions and provide key staffing updates.
Improve Retention & Internal Mobility – Partner with HR and leadership to track attrition trends and promote career growth opportunities.
Optimize Hiring Processes – Identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and improve offer acceptance rates.
Elevate Employer Branding – Lead initiatives to enhance Amentum’s market presence through recruiter engagement and branding strategies.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, HR business partnership, or workforce planning.
Experience in government contract recruiting.
Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, employer branding, and retention strategies.
Proficiency in ATS, HR analytics, and recruitment marketing tools.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization associated with contract work locations.
Willingness to travel as needed 10 - 20%.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
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Amentum is excited to welcome a Sr. HR Business Partner – Talent Acquisition to our vibrant team in Richmond, VA! In this pivotal role, you'll be the driving force behind our recruiting efforts for a key contract, aligning hiring strategies with our business objectives. If you have a knack for enhancing the candidate experience and ensuring operational efficiency, this position is tailor-made for you. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in talent acquisition, HR operations, and workforce planning, all eager to make a significant impact. You’ll optimize hiring strategies, improve retention, and help strengthen Amentum's employer brand. You’ll be leading a high-performing recruiting team, driving engagement and accountability, and ensuring data integrity in our hiring processes. You'll also develop solid talent pipelines with innovative sourcing strategies while enhancing the overall candidate experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and possess exceptional leadership and communication skills, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be a part of something meaningful while working with people who are passionate about what they do!
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