Senior People Partner For Sales, Marketing & IT

Aptiv•Troy, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability. Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company’s software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We’ve achieved recent 5G milestones including the world’s first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone. The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.

Requirements

Experience as an HR Leader or Business Partner, or deep expertise in at least three HR focus areas (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, HR Operations, HRIS, Learning & Development)
Experience working with Sales Teams and good understanding of overall Sales Processes, including quota assignment, sales compensation management, and other revenue related activities.
Proven ability to translate business goals into effective people strategies
Strong understanding of global labor laws, cultural differences, and regional practices
Demonstrated influence without authority and strong stakeholder management skills
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and facilitate constructive conflict
Commercial mindset with the ability to connect people investment to business results and financial targets
University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related disciplines.
Human Resources certification where applicable.
Fluency in English

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to shape and deliver people strategies across organizational and leadership development, attraction and retention, engagement, employee relations, and change management
Advise leaders on workforce planning, geographic footprint, talent initiatives, retention, and upskilling, providing local expertise where required
Define and track key people metrics aligned with global reporting standards, linking insights to business outcomes
Influence people related communications and actively support change initiatives impacting the workforce
Develop a strong international HR network to support the aligned business
Build trusted relationships with HR partners across geographies to understand regional dynamics and the role of the Polish workforce within the global organization
Participate in global town halls and leadership team meetings to stay aligned with business strategy and strengthen executive relationships
Lead HR workstreams for global and regional projects impacting the aligned business and geographies
Contribute to or lead regional HR initiatives in partnership with local HR teams
Maintain strong market awareness, including competitor insights and people practices, and engage with relevant HR and industry networks