Sr Director, People Strategy and Operations

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Director, People Strategy & Operations is a Key Member of the P&C Leadership Team. In partnership with the VP, People & Culture, the Sr. Director, People Strategy & Operations will lead the implementation, scaling, and improving of the AV people strategy programs designed to support business goals. This is a hands-on leadership role; working with people at all levels and in all different functions in the organization, continuously improving employee engagement; embracing leadership/managerial and people development; empathetic Employee Relations; and improved retention across the business.

This role will build alliances across the organization in order to create awareness and prove, through data, the positive business impact in utilizing people strategies that support a high performance culture.

The Sr. Director, People Strategy & Operations ensures each business/function is supported by developing a strong team of Sr. P&C Managers, P&C Business Partners, and their team of Business Partners & Generalists; provide guidance, development, and functional P&C expertise to enable Business Partners and their teams.

The Sr. Director, People Strategy & Operations will develop and drive forward the Corporate People Strategy: humanizing impersonal HRIS Systems and Processes; continuously improving employee engagement; embracing leadership/managerial and people development; empathetic Employee Relations; and improved retention across the Business Segments.

Position Responsibilities

Works with the VP, People and Culture to develop Global People Strategies that align with the Business Strategies; executes strategies through P&C initiatives, measuring progress and identifying countermeasures to risks in achieving goals. Works cross-functionally to ensure that these strategies are understood and implemented, as appropriate and compliantly, within the business, GLOBALLY.

Creates and implements an exceptional Employee Journey by working with Business Partners, Functional P&C Leaders and Cross-Functional Teams as needed to ensure all people policies and processes focus on supporting and improving the employee experience across the entire lifecycle.

Directs and guides all P&C Compliance Requirements; is an active member of the Regulatory Compliance Team; manages the activities of P&C Team as it relates to Compliance Requirements.

Directs the consistent application of Global Corporate P&C Programs and Projects through the Business Partners, including, but not limited to: performance review, compensation, employee relations, performance management, separation; acts as Project Manager, overseeing the Business Partners' effectiveness and impact across the organization.

Leads the WORKDAY and other HR Capital Management System Integrations. Is part of the SteerCo. Assigns P&C Team Members to support the project as appropriate. Incorporates the (new) Employee engagement App into the Employee Communications Network.

Leads M&A activity for P&C related areas, including due diligence, compliance, integration, and talent retention; provides direction to Business Partners for the successful integration of new entities, ensuring the achievement of M&A one-year goals.

Oversees our IMPACT Community Involvement program by providing strategic direction in collaboration with the Generalist managing and executing the program.

Analyzing Metrics and prepare reporting monthly and quarterly in partnership with the HRIS team. Leads global strategic workforce planning in alignment with annual strategy planning or organization shifts in priorities; Works with Business Partners and Segment Leaders to drive execution of talent needs.

Works with the Business Partners to support the design and implementation of organization structures that support business operations; leads change management process.

Fosters a culture in which passion for excellence and continuous improvement is innate; creates a culture of ownership, striving for success, and proactively shares knowledge, and leads the development of others.

Provides matrix manager leadership of the P&C Senior Manager, Business Partners by creating Individual Development Plans, holding regular weekly team and 1-1 meetings, and regularly obtaining and providing feedback.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

A minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience

A minimum of 10+ years directly managing a team of senior P&C leaders; multi-function organizations, preferred

A minimum of 5+ years in a senior leadership position, leading a team of senior P&C business partners within a global organization

Significant proven experience as a people strategy leader with deep knowledge in Organizational Development, Change Management, and talent development

Demonstrated experience in developing talent processes that support a high-performance culture

Demonstrated experience supporting C-Suite leadership

Experienced in successfully planning large, complex programs

Successful experience in providing feedback and guidance to leaders

Experience developing and managing within a matrix environment

Experience working within a multi-national organization and leading a global P&C team

M&A, and integration experience

Demonstrated experience converting talent strategies to support business results

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S. and globally

Thorough understanding of US Labor Law with the ability to research and apply changes to the organization

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

SPHR Certification highly preferred

Exceptional EQ and Empathy

Prior experience scaling a P&C organization to support a high growth organization.

Prior Aerospace and Defense experience

Prior HRIS Implementation experience

Prior experience overseeing the entire Employee Lifecycle

Prior experience specializing in one or more Functional Areas of HR

Exceptional at building teams with a learning mindset - you encourage your team to try something different and learn from mistakes

Demonstrated strong aptitude in analysis, root causes identification, and problem solving

Demonstrates effective communication skills: easily communicates plan, reports, ideas and concepts to cross- functional teams and management

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Skilled at working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company

Uses vision to think beyond the immediate situation, explore multiple potential paths, and adapt decision-making style based on the situational circumstances

Inspires, motivates, and empowers people to deliver organizational goals, while also delivering value back to employees

Brings organizational values to life using personality, uniqueness and the creation of a shared vision

Champions the process of change and promotes a culture of quick adaptation while helping others deal with the effects of change

Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships

Assesses the degree of risk and opportunity in plans or actions and takes appropriate action to mitigate them or makes plans to build on the opportunity

Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S or abroad

Ability to work in an office and R&D environment (Constant)

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$209,088 - $313,632

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https:// www. avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at https:// www. avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.