Senior Specialist, HR Business Partner

L3Harris•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

This HR Business Partner role involves supporting a manufacturing location poised for growth, as well as providing assistance to on-site operations and several functional teams dispersed across multiple sites. The successful candidate will serve as a true strategic partner, driving business results by understanding the strategic plans and initiatives of the client area and offering value-added recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 6 years' HR generalist experience supporting various levels within the organization is preferred.
Experience driving HR strategy in the following areas: performance management, employee engagement, retention, staffing, compensation, engagement, leadership coaching and development and succession planning is preferred.
Employee relations and investigative experience
High level of integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality.
Results oriented, proactive and resourceful.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic, collaborative environment.
Strong business and HR acumen, including strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and self-initiative - has a track record on delivering commitments.
Prior experience with matrix organizations and multi-site HR leadership preferable.
Previous experience in change management the ability to develop or champion new concepts.
Geographically mobile for continued career growth preferable.

Responsibilities

Partnering both within HR and on a cross-functional basis in developing and executing talent strategies to support achievement of business operating plans and strategic objectives, while building on the cultural foundation of the site.
Drives the development of organizational capability and bench strength to deliver against key business objectives, inclusive of talent reviews, succession, and resource planning.
Partners with functional HR peers in the design and implementation of HR best practices related to performance management, recruiting and on-boarding, etc, that effectively balance best-in-class design principles with the unique nature and needs of the business.
Works with matrixed leaders to ensure the business unit is harmonized with people strategies.
Change management and develop or champion new concepts.
Formulate, measure and utilize key HR metrics / dashboard to help develop HR strategies and drive continuous improvement.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to organize workload to assure that short timelines are met given frequent interruptions.
Ability to influence, coach and consult with all levels of the organization in a positive and effective manner.
Build and maintain effective working relations with management and employees to provide advice and counsel to both on employee-related and organizational matters.
Identify and diagnose issues proactively and develop, recommend, and implement root cause solutions that enhance employee engagement/experience and business results in a timely manner.
Ability to effectively prioritize and balance competing needs (employee and business advocacy; business unit and corporate initiatives; functional and operational agendas; etc.).
Develop and implement programs that foster engagement and sound employee relations.
Ability to work as a contributing member of a team as well as operate independently