Employee Lifecycle Business Partner

Employee Lifecycle Business Partner

The Employee Lifecycle Business Partner serves as the central coordination point between Human Resources, Recruiting, IT, Payroll, and other internal departments to ensure employees are fully prepared for Day One and all lifecycle transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The position requires hands-on system expertise, strong process ownership, and the ability to independently drive transactions across all systems. This role owns the full onboarding lifecycle from offer acceptance through Day One readiness, including all onboarding functions and coordination with cross-functional departments to ensure employees are fully cleared, equipped, and ready to begin work. In addition, the Employee Lifecycle Business Partner supports employee offboarding activities by coordinating administrative separation processes and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders. This role also supports the administration of required onboarding and compliance training by coordinating training assignments, tracking completion, and maintaining related records in partnership with the Training and Development function.

Essential Functions:

• Guide new hires through the full onboarding lifecycle from offer acceptance through Day One, ensuring a welcoming and seamless experience
• Initiate, track, and complete all onboarding activities accurately and on time
• Ensure all required systems and access are provisioned prior to start date
• Coordinate onboarding workflows across HR, Payroll, IT, Security, Compliance, Benefits, and hiring managers
• Hold cross-functional teams accountable for timely completion of onboarding tasks and Day One readiness
• Ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed in compliance with applicable regulations
• Monitor onboarding progress and proactively resolve delays or issues
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready onboarding records
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires, providing guidance and support throughout onboarding
• Act as the central point of contact for hiring managers and stakeholders, ensuring consistency and accountability
• Drive Day One readiness, including system access, equipment, orientation, and required documentation

Offboarding Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative offboarding activities, including preparation and delivery of separation documentation
• Notify internal stakeholders (Payroll, IT, Security, Benefits, etc.) to ensure timely processing of separations
• Ensure all separation documentation is accurate and compliant with company policies and recordkeeping requirements
• Maintain and track offboarding records within HR systems

Training Administration Support

• Support Training & Development through coordination of employee training programs
• Assign and track onboarding and required training within the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Maintain accurate training records, data entry, and reporting
• Generate and distribute training reports for compliance and leadership visibility
• Partner with Training & Development to ensure enrollment in required onboarding and role-based training
• Track training schedules, monitor completion deadlines, and follow up as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources, onboarding, administration, or a related field OR equivalent HR education/training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in onboarding, HR operations, or employee lifecycle administration
• Experience in a government contracting (GovCon) environment
• Familiarity with UKG, Deltek Costpoint, or other HRIS systems

Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, error-free documentation and ensures compliance requirements are met
• Organization: Effectively manages multiple onboarding workflows, deadlines, and records
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborates across departments to ensure full onboarding readiness
• Communication: Provides clear, professional guidance and follow-up to stakeholders and new hires
• Problem Solving: Identifies risks and resolves onboarding issues proactively
• Systems & Data Management: Maintains accuracy within HRIS and onboarding platforms
• Time Management: Prioritizes tasks based on urgency, compliance, and start dates
• Customer Service Mindset: Creates a welcoming, people-focused onboarding experience
• Ownership & Accountability: Ensures all onboarding tasks are completed end-to-end
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) for tracking, reporting, and communication

Work Environment:

• Primarily remote with in-office requirements based on business needs. Expectation is to be located in our Reston, VA or Arlington, VA office Tuesday - Thursday.
• Work is computer-based and includes frequent use of email, video conferencing, HR systems, and collaboration tools

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Frequent use of hands for typing and data entry
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video, and in person
• Occasional lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Salary Range: 85K to 95K

We will accept applications for this position until May 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. or until filled.

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401 (k) and match

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.