Senior People Business Partner Director

About This Role

The Senior People Business Partner Director will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders within IonQ Federal and the CIO organization, driving people strategies to enable mission-critical outcomes. This role involves operating as a trusted thought partner on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and change management within highly regulated environments. The Director will contribute to IonQ's mission of developing world-leading quantum technology by focusing on human capital strategies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to Federal and CIO leadership, aligning people strategy with business, mission, and technology objectives.
• Translate business strategies into actionable workforce, talent, and organizational plans.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on workforce health, capability gaps, and succession risk.
• Lead complex organizational design and transformation initiatives, including restructures, scaling teams, and operating model evolution.
• Partner with leaders to drive change management for technology modernization, digital transformation, and compliance-driven initiatives.
• Coach senior leaders on organizational dynamics, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and leadership on workforce planning for cleared, technical, and mission-critical roles.
• Advise on talent strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and retention.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, performance issues, investigations, and corrective actions, ensuring consistency and legal compliance.
• Navigate federal labor requirements, security clearance considerations, and contractual obligations, partnering with Legal and Security teams as needed.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior or principal-level HR Business Partner roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting technology organizations (e.g., CIO, engineering, IT, cybersecurity).
• Experience working with federal or highly regulated environments (government contracting, public sector, or similar).
• Strong expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, and executive coaching.
• Knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and compliance considerations.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior executives.
• Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior or principal-level HR Business Partner roles.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting cleared populations or federal contracts.
• Familiarity with federal compliance requirements (e.g., OFCCP, FAR/DFARS, EEO).
• Experience supporting large-scale digital or technology transformation initiatives.
• Advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SPHR)
• Has security clearance

Skills

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Benefits

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