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Redwire is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to strategically support one of our business units. This position reports directly to the Chief People Officer and has a dotted line relationship with the Business Unit President. The HR Business Partner assumes a significant leadership role in the people management area and acts as the facilitator and change agent for the management team of the division. You will be a strategic partner for the Division President, SVPs and managers.
Our business unit is geographically dispersed with the largest concentration of our over 350 employees in Colorado and California. The position is hybrid remote—mainly working from home but would prefer HRBP to be located within commuting distance of one of our offices in Littleton or Longmont Colorado or Goleta, California, to attend in-person meetings as necessary.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our business.
- Lead change management projects and manages the HR related internal and external communication.
- Coach leaders and managers on best approach for the more difficult conversations.
- Act as the performance improvement driver and provokes positive changes in the people management.
- Identify and prepare development plans for the key and high potential employees, and identify employees ready for promotion and rotates best talents across different functions in the organization.
- Actively supports discussions and transfers best practices from different functions in the organization.
- Design succession plans for key talents and key job positions.
- Challenge the organizational structure of the internal client and proposes changes.
- Collaborate with staff, leaders, and other HR partners to execute operational goals, ensure effective and efficient operations, maintain high standards for service and operational excellence, apply best practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for the openings. Strong emphasis on engineering and other technical jobs in the space or aerospace industry.
- Champion best practices, company events, and employee engagement participation across the business unit.
- Ensure constructive and timely performance evaluation process in division.
- Division leader in compensation planning and administration and performance management cycle.
- Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licenses, and aptitude exams and certifications.
- Will be involved with college recruiting for internships and direct hire positions.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, as needed.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- May assist in developing policies, procedures, program and metrics that support the achievement of the organization’s business goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal Experience:
- At least 8 years of experience supporting a business unit or division ideally in a Lead role in public company that is a government contractor.
- Minimum eight years of Human Resources Business Partner experience with a strong emphasis in strategy and organizational development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or an equivalent level of experience is required.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations (prefer California employment law knowledge but not required).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution/persuasion skills that command the respect of both management and employees.
- Excellent organizational skills and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong critical thinking skills to act decisively while proposing solutions and tracking successful outcomes.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Work successfully both independently and as part of a team where consensus is required.
- Must have a strong sense of ownership, be results driven and proactive.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings.
- SHRM-CP a plus.
- Travel of up to 20% may be required.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Bending, stooping, reaching and grasping required.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Pay Range
$104,000 - $130,000 annually
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set may be considered for higher pay.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.