Senior HR Generalist

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refuelling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners a decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats. Position Summary In Tampa, we are seeking an Aviation‑focused People Business Partner to partner directly with aviation leaders, build workforce strategies, design organizations, and develop talent plans that keep pace with a complex, safety‑critical, multinational environment. This role shapes people policies, tackles fresh challenges, and builds scalable solutions as Metrea expands. It is a strategic HR role that balances the design of scalable people practices with day‑to‑day advisory on complex employee matters and operational readiness. What You’ll Do Lead People Team coordination for rotational and deployed personnel across CONUS and OCONUS assignments. Manage pre‑deployment HR readiness, including documentation, benefits review, compensation alignment, compliance verification, and security clearance coordination. Ensure compliance with federal contractor requirements (ITAR, DFARS, EEOC, OFCCP), export controls, and labor regulations for domestic and international assignments. Support reintegration processes such as payroll reconciliation, benefits transitions, PTO alignment, and return‑to‑home‑site onboarding. Serve as primary HR contact for deployers and rotational teammates. Provide proactive support for benefits, leave administration (FMLA, military leave, ADA accommodations), hardship cases, and family‑related matters. Develop and maintain structured communication cadence with deployed employees. Support crisis response coordination for deployed personnel when needed. Collaborate with Total Rewards to administer deployment premiums, hazard pay, per diem, differentials, and tax considerations, and explain compensation structures to deployers. Partner with Legal and Security teams to mitigate risk in sensitive or export‑controlled environments. Support investigations and employee relations matters involving deployed or rotational staff. Standardize pre‑deployment checklists, reintegration protocols, and communication workflows. What You Bring Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues as an HR Manager or HR Operations Specialist. Strong background in aviation and/or defense (experience in one essential, both highly desirable). Flexibility and resilience to thrive in a fast‑moving, safety‑critical environment. Experience shaping and delivering people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle—workforce planning, talent, engagement, and employee relations. Experience supporting field‑based, rotational, or multi‑state workforce populations. Strong knowledge of federal and state employment law, including FMLA, ADA, USERRA, and wage and hour regulations. Experience in a federal contracting environment preferred. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. Beneficial Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. Working knowledge of ITAR/DFARS compliance and experience supporting security‑cleared personnel on OCONUS or international assignments. Professional in Human Resources or SHRM‑CP certification. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS. Benefits Comprehensive medical plan options. HSA/FSA accounts. Dental and vision coverage. 6% employer 401(k) match. Fully paid parental leave for all new parents. Generous PTO. Life and disability insurance. Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage. AD&D coverage. Pet Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Subsided gym membership plans through Wellhub. Work Authorization / Security Clearance Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. AAP / EEO Statement Metrea Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on‑call and available, as business needs require. Work Environment This job operates in an office setting. Travel Approximately 10% travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metrea