
Dir II- HR
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create and execute an agile people strategy across that advances critical business priorities and supports the attraction, development and retention of our talent - while embracing the future of work.
- Lead and/or partner (with COE's) on items including, but not limited to talent acquisition, talent development, leadership development, succession planning, people & culture, organizational effectiveness, performance development and total rewards.
- Orchestrate key talent movement with an aim towards building high performance teams and robust succession.
- Partner with leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of their teams and their organizational design. Facilitate workshops to re-evaluate existing structures, where needed. Lead change management efforts and new leader onboarding/assimilation activities, as required.
- Counsel / coach functional leaders on matters concerning development of their organization to enhance effectiveness and potential. Connect leaders to the right resources to support their own development and the development/effectiveness of their teams.
- Manage a team of HR Partners that work together, leveraging best practices and regional expertise. Provide guidance, direction, and coaching; assess performance, provide feedback, and actively develop talent.
- Serve as a member of the Electronic Systems HR leadership team, actively partnering with other leadership team members to drive innovative, strategic, and consistent people strategies across all of Electronic Systems.
- Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
- Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience is required
- Proven success in Director level Strategic Leadership. Highly experienced in developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with business priorities and drives organizational effectiveness.
- Talent Management Expertise: Proven expertise in Talent Management, including talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning, with a focus on building high-performance teams.
- Strong understanding of organizational design, performance development, and total rewards, with the ability to facilitate workshops and lead change management efforts.
- Experience in HR business partnership, with a focus on strategic HR and the ability to partner with senior leaders to drive business outcomes.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing leadership development programs, with a focus on succession planning and talent growth.
- Ability to lead and manage complex change initiatives, including organizational design, process improvements, and cultural transformations.
- Team Leadership: Experience in managing a team of HR professionals, with a focus on developing and coaching team members to achieve business objectives.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex business problems and develop creative solutions that drive business outcomes.
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. BAE Systems, Inc. will not offer sponsorship for this position.
- Experience in an HR Business Partner role supporting an organization of at least $1B in annual sales and a unionized workforce.
- Previous experience working for a government defense contractor.
- Preferred location is one of our major CAS and PPS locations: Endicott, NY; Fort Wayne, IN. Hybrid with a mix of on-site and remote presence.
- Proven experience serving as a coach to senior leaders for their organization on HR matters relating to organizational strategies and business imperatives.
- Business acumen, be innovative, adapt well to change and work collaboratively with strategic influence to drive initiatives across a matrixed environment.
- Deep knowledge of HR fundamentals (talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee relations, culture, organizational change, learning and development, and organization effectiveness).
- Ability to develop and present senior level leaders with data-driven solutions that will effectively advance business strategies and drive change throughout their organizations.
- Project management and prioritization skills with proven attention to detail.
- Analytical skills to draw appropriate conclusions from data, anticipating second and third order of effects when making recommendations.