Human Resources Manager V

General Atomics•San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Learning and Development to join our L&OD team in San Diego, CA. The Director, Learning & Organizational Development will be a strategic thought leader, focused on creating and delivering high-impact talent solutions across the enterprise. This member of the HR leadership team will be called on to think through some of our leaders’ most difficult and strategic talent challenges and develop programs to assess, strengthen and reward teams. The Director, Learning & Organizational Development, will create and execute a department roadmap and be an influential leader that partners across the enterprise to identify and implement internal and external best practices that service the strategic needs of our businesses. In addition, in consultation with executive management, this leader will develop and implement current, annual and long-term business and financial objectives for the training function and consult on the development of annual and long-term objectives to support our client organizations. This is an in-office position that requires regular presence in the Torrey Pines and Poway office locations.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline and fifteen or more years of progressive human resources professional experience or a master’s degree and eleven or more years of human resources professional experience.
Additional professional experience or formal training in human resources may be substituted in lieu of education.
Must have at least nine years of experience in leading an OD/Training organization and or directly related experience in a similar capacity.
Proven track record within a reputable multinational organization.
Ability to lead a team and be a strong people leader.
Strong client orientation combined with a proven record of excellent program/project management and stakeholder management.
Consultative and analytical mindset, with the ability to navigate a vast diverse and complex landscape.
Strong background in talent management across a complex and global organization.
Desire to embrace both quantitative and qualitative data/analysis to drive decision-making.
Exceptional interpersonal and public speaking skills to influence and guide all levels of employees.
US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and improve key processes related to goal setting, talent planning, performance management, etc. and drive outcomes from these processes to deliver on organizational objectives.
Oversee the development and deployment of all internal training.
Provide coaching, facilitation, team development, leadership assessment and organization development services to implement company initiatives and enhance company performance.
Oversee the implementation and utilization of a Learning Management System (Cornerstone); the development, design, and implementation of company learning and leadership programs and organizational development initiatives.
Design solutions that preserve the unique operating company cultures, working closely with the business to improve feedback and an increase focus on development.
Direct the execution of all talent processes in partnership with HR Business Partners.
Partner with HR Business Partners to lead the employee engagement strategy and survey processes.
Leverage survey insights to identify strategies that support employee engagement and partner with HR Business Partners to drive meaningful actions via a robust continuous improvement planning process.
Clarify and strengthen operating unit and enterprise-wide culture.
Actively collaborate with HR Business Partners and provide expertise on change management and or design processes associated with organization changes and interventions.
Consult with HR Business Partners and business unit leaders on large-scale change planning and execution.
Develop & implement change management and organizational design initiatives.
Provide day-to-day management and direction to the L&OD team, cultivating strong collaboration and teamwork.
Manage the professional development of team members through skill development, formal and informal coaching, growth assignments, and performance feedback.
Provide guidance and support to ensure the team develops and manages effective cross-functional relationships in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Work collaboratively with leaders of the HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, HR Employee Center) and HR Business Partner Organization.