HR Business Partner

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to join our Radford, VA team. The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor, partner with business leaders, and lead strategic and organizational change efforts to transform our workforce for the future. This is a dynamic HR role which involves developing strategies for talent needs, performance management, and employee engagement to meet future business needs and improve organizational success.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading HR initiatives, such as succession planning, talent reviews, performance development reviews, workforce planning, training & development, compensation, etc.
• Collaborate with the Centers of Expertise (COEs) and all elements of the HR delivery model to ensure the delivery of world class HR services and programs to address critical business needs and employ effective measures of success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner to the leadership team, by developing effective HR strategies that support business goals and workforce actions.
• Provide fair and objective leadership in all aspects of employee relations by maintaining compliance with our policies and procedures, ensuring proper case management, and upholding the fairness and integrity of our investigation process.
• Support business activities that promote a culture of performance excellence, agility, inclusivity, and resilience.
• Develop and implement talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop skilled employees, including succession planning, leadership development, and employee training programs.
• Lead HR-related projects, such as implementing harmonized HR workflows, designing/redesigning HR processes, developing employee engagement initiatives, etc.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, conduct analysis to identify root cause, and implement recommendations for corrective and preventative actions.
• Champion process improvement and innovation to meet current and future business needs.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in HR Generalist and/or HR Business Partner role
• Experience in Employee Relations
• Experience in Investigations and Full-cycle Case Management
• Experience in HR Project Management/Coordination
• Experience in Advising and Coaching Leadership
• Knowledge in Employment Law and Regulations
• Strong employee relations background, with the ability to ensure fairness and integrity in the investigation process
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand operations and how HR strategies support business objectives
• Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Ability to be agile and support change management and organizational transformation
• Ability to drive process improvement and innovation
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Ability to prepare appropriate reports, documents, and presentations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and industry related software (i.e., Peoplesoft, Oracle, etc.)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• HR Certification (PHR/SHRM-CP)
• Experience in Advanced Excel functions and Power BI
• Experience in HR Data Analytics, Metrics, and KPIs
• Ability to understanding HR data, provide data-driven storytelling, and identify solutions and plans based on data
• Experience in Manufacturing or Production environments
• Experience in supporting a skilled trade/industrial workforce
• Experience in Change Management, Process Improvement, or Organizational Transformation
• Knowledge in Talent Management and Development principles
• Knowledge in Compensation and Benefits design and administration
• Knowledge in HR market trends and best practices

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $92,180 - $156,707