Senior Human Resource Generalist

Columbus Technologies and Services Inc • Arlington, VA

1d • $43 - $60 • Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture Generalist, Sr. will provide support in the areas of Human Resource compliance, engagement, performance management, process improvement projects, and employee relations. The People & Culture Generalist primary responsibility is to assist in the development and implementation of P&C policies, programs, and initiatives to meet the needs of the organization and its employees. The P&C Generalist is responsible for assisting the P&C Business Partner team with a variety of HR duties across all AeroVironment locations. In this position, the People & Culture Generalist will use their HR functional expertise to align critical human resources principles with business objectives. Position is hybrid in Simi Valley, CA or Herndon, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5+ years of related experience working in human resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of areas within Human Resources including onboarding, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
• Possess current understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication, with the ability to "think on one's feet" in high pressure situations.
• Highly collaborative style, capable of working across multiple functional areas to represent the People & Culture team.
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects successfully.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• This position is on-site at the Simi Valley/Moorpark, CA offices.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Human Capital Management system experience (Workday preferred).
• Experience with multiple large, company-wide program implementations.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently across functions and have a proven track record of working successfully across multiple levels of an organization.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Responsibilities

• Develops partnerships across the People & Culture team to deliver value-added service to leaders and employees that reflect P&C and company objectives.
• People & Culture Support: Provide general P&C support to employees and managers, such as answering P&C related inquiries/tickets, supporting P&C team with addressing employee concerns, and providing guidance on P&C policies and procedures.
• Partners with P&C Business Partners to provide day-to-day guidance to leaders in the form of coaching, counseling, career development, basic employment law compliance, and disciplinary actions.
• Assists employees with day-to-day P&C inquiries; works with internal P&C Centers of Excellence to ensure employee questions are answered thoroughly and timely; completes full circle follow up to employee.
• Assists in the development and execution of P&C policies and procedures; provides guidance and interpretation to leaders and employees.
• Suggests new policies and procedures for improving the employee experience, company culture, and the efficiency of the P&C department.
• Supports P&C by maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommends best practices and supports in the review of policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Performs administrative P&C processes by completing various business processes in Workday to support the employee lifecycle (e.g. talent acquisition, separations, promotions, etc); maintains paper and online employee records.
• Manages/supports the employee separation exit process, including exit meetings, processing separations in Workday, separation paperwork and proper documentation for both contingent and non-contingent workers.
• Manages and/or supports global employee programs and events (e.g. Corporate Social Responsibility program, Employee Culture Club) as needed.
• Continuously strives to identify, formulate, and execute process improvements and efficiencies.
• Manages and/or supports the implementation of approved P&C and business strategies.
• Manages and/or supports specific P&C projects as needed.
• Act as an AV employer brand ambassador to both internal and external candidates and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• W2 with full benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior