People Solutions Partner

Viasat, Inc. • Tempe, AZ

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The People Solutions Partner is a location-aligned role within Viasat’s People & Culture organization, serving as a trusted advisor to managers and employees across assigned business groups and geographies. In partnership with Strategic Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Legal, and People Operations, the role delivers practical, compliant people solutions that support employee experience and business objectives.

The position independently manages employee relations matters, advises leaders on performance and talent issues, supports organizational and workforce changes, and promotes consistent application of company policies and practices. The role uses HR expertise and business acumen to identify solutions, mitigate risk, and help leaders make informed people decisions. In a fast-paced, global environment, the People Solutions Partner translates enterprise people programs into effective local execution while balancing business needs, employee experience, and compliance requirements.

This is a hybrid, site-based role in Tempe, Arizona. Employees work from the Tempe office at least three days (60%) per week within a standard five-day workweek, with the remaining days worked remotely. The position works autonomously on day-to-day assignments with minimal guidance, may lead projects of diverse scope, and may provide guidance, training, or mentoring to less experienced team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 4–7 years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, and business-facing HR support.
• Experience managing employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance concerns, and sensitive employee situations.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Ability to balance business needs, employee experience, and compliance considerations when making recommendations.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and consultation skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with managers, employees, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations and influence decisions through sound judgment and data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to interpret workforce data, identify trends, and translate insights into practical recommendations and actions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and case management platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting employees and leaders within a global organization.
• HR experience in technology, communications, aerospace, defense, or related industries.
• Experience partnering across multiple regions, jurisdictions, or employee populations.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent.
• Experience working in an AI-forward HR organization, including use of a ticketing system such as ServiceNow.
• Experience with the Navex case management system.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and employees on performance management, employee relations, policy interpretation, workforce changes, and employee lifecycle events.
• Help leaders apply company policies and practices consistently and comply with applicable employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Strategic Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Legal, and People Operations on complex people matters and consistent employee experience.
• Support global and regional people programs, providing local expertise and feedback on employee impact and operational effectiveness.
• Guide leaders through annual performance management, talent review, compensation, and employee communication processes.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees through responsive, practical, business-focused support.
• Independently manage employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, misconduct allegations, disciplinary actions, performance interventions, accommodations, and investigations.
• Conduct timely investigations, document findings, assess risk, and recommend appropriate actions in partnership with Legal and senior People & Culture stakeholders when needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements; identify and escalate risks and develop mitigation strategies with stakeholders.
• Support reorganizations, reductions in force, employee transitions, and other workforce actions while promoting compliance and consistency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case management in accordance with company standards.
• Diagnose people challenges with leaders, identify root causes, and recommend practical, compliant solutions.
• Support organizational changes, workforce planning, and business transformation initiatives by helping leaders implement people-related decisions effectively.
• Analyze people data, workforce trends, and business insights to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Provide observations and recommendations to help leaders make informed people decisions.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and employee development activities for assigned client groups.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, feedback, recognition, and accountability.
• Help leaders assess employee engagement trends and implement actions to strengthen culture, inclusion, and retention.
• Provide balanced, solutions-oriented support that considers employee and business needs and support local talent and capability-building initiatives.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives, and influence outcomes through expertise, collaboration, and effective communication.

Benefits

• The compensation package may include additional cash or stock incentives.
• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings focused on holistic health and wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level