Sr Mgr, P&C Business Partner

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Manager, People and Culture to lead and execute initiatives that enhance our organization's talent and foster a positive workplace culture. As a Sr. Manager in this role, you will play critical part in shaping the employee experience and supporting the company's growth and success by collaborating with key cross functional business leaders to identify, develop, and implement strategies that meet the needs of the business. This includes developing a deep understanding of the business and the functional goals of each client group, ensuring they have the right talent, structure, culture and processes in place to drive and sustain impact.

Position Responsibilities

Partners with the business in developing an understanding of the people and organizational strategy needs, change management, organizational design, business process improvement, performance management, and effective communication

Proactively initiates dialog with management, provide advice on issues affecting morale, performance, development and organization effectiveness, helping to determine root causes and recommending appropriate next steps

Coaches business leaders on leadership behaviors and practices, employee communications, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development

Executes annual processes such as Talent Management, Succession Development, Compensation Review Process, and integration of new hires

Facilitates the effective resolution of day to day P&C matters including investigating complaints and proposing recommendations to ensure fair and consistent treatment based on past practice, policies and regulatory requirements

Supports business on talent acquisition process, implement strategies to attract and retain top talent and build employer brand

Provides counsel to leaders on matters of employee and organizational policies and procedures

Lead and manage team of P&C professionals to ensure effective strategy implementation to support business

Track and analyze P&C data to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or Business is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

9+ years of related experience in HR field (Business Partner, Management)

Problem solver with a positive attitude and ability to make appropriate decisions

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong sense of business ethics including the ability to handle confidential information

Knowledge and understanding of a variety of areas within Human Resources including recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits

Proven success at developing strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results

Experience in applying HR principles and practices, employment laws and regulations

Ability to work extensive hours during peak times

Ability to travel to other offices locations

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

HR Certification is preferred

Prior experience supporting international hiring, transfers and ex- patriots

Aerospace, Engineering or Technology industry experience preferred

Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways using independent judgment

Able to effectively manage multiple projects and attend to daily HR matters while maintaining focus and follow through on issues until resolved and delivering results as committed

Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness at all levels in the organization and across cultures.

Effectively interact with all levels in the organization and across cultures

Desire to learn and ability to manage in a fast-paced organization

Maintain focus and follow through on issues until resolved

Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of employee relations issue

Ability to apply change management initiatives to assist in business transformation

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

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

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office 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)

Special Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required

Ability to work extensive hours during peak times

Occasional travel to other offices locations

The salary range for this role is:

$125,000 - $213,000

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.