Sr. People Business Partner, Engineering

PDW • Huntsville, AL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Senior People Business Partner to support our Engineering organization. This role will collaborate with engineering leadership and teams across PDW to help us design & deliver the very best products in the market. In this strategic role, you will provide comprehensive support to your client groups, focusing on talent development, employee engagement, and performance enhancement at all levels.

In this role, you’ll report to the Chief People Officer who places high value on supporting people as they grow their career. This role has the potential to develop in multiple ways based on your personal career goals. This person can be located in Denver or Huntsville and be in-office 4 days a week. Occasional travel is anticipated.

Requirements

• Tech-Driven HR Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with a specific focus on supporting Engineering, Product, or R&D organizations in a high-growth environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Expertise across various HR/People channels, including talent management programs, compensation and learning and development.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, outcome-oriented environments.
• Strong follow-through and project management discipline
• Clear, empathetic, and effective communicator, adept at adjusting approaches based on audience needs.
• Strong collaborator and coach, delivering feedback that fosters trust and cooperation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Data-driven and detail-oriented, with a strategic mindset.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance or higher, as required
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds. Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment. Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CTO, Chief Engineers and other engineering people managers on people-related solutions to business challenges.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute an annual People Strategy and Plan for your client group, and be agile enough to make multiple adjustments to it throughout the year.
• Drive and advise on engineering organizational design, workforce planning, role clarity, and succession planning for technical roles.
• Shape and drive company goals by aligning people strategy to business objectives, applying knowledge in creative, practical, and forward-thinking ways.
• Coach leaders and teams on best practices and foster deep relationships to cultivate trust.
• Conduct thorough and objective investigations, working closely with management to improve work relationships and morale.
• Be an appropriate employee advocate, balancing employee and business needs equally.
• Identify patterns in employee feedback, engagement data, and team dynamics and partner with engineering leaders to proactively address areas of friction or risk.
• Own the rollout of company-wide talent initiatives for your client group, including performance management, promotion cycles, voice of employee, and manager development initiatives.
• Serve as a thought leader and implement ad hoc people programs that will address your client group’s needs.
• Drive process improvements in a dynamic, often ambiguous, high-growth environment.
• Address complex, high-stakes challenges by evaluating nuanced and often intangible factors.
• Facilitate talent calibrations and compensation planning, utilizing people metrics & insights to influence outcomes.
• Use workforce data, engagement insights, and performance trends to identify retention risks and support strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing technical talent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees