Strategic People Partner / HR Business Partner

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Strategic People Partner (Human Resources Business Partner) who will serve as a trusted advisor supporting the Vice President of Defense, Space Acquisition (DSA), and their geographically dispersed leadership teams. The Strategic People Partner (SPP) will be responsible for designing and delivering people and organizational strategies and programs to optimize people performance to achieve organizational business objectives. This role reports to the Strategic People Partner Director for Defense Systems Group with a dotted line to the Vice President, DSA. Moderate travel required. This is a full-time on-site position located at our El Segundo, California, campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources related discipline (Organization Development, Management, Business, Psychology, or related field)
Eight or more years of relevant human resources experience
Experience influencing at all levels and developing an internal network to gain support for HR initiatives; demonstrated ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated strategic orientation, business acumen, problem solving and analytical skills
Experience in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects/tasks/client groups
Experience developing solutions to a variety of problems and determining the best course of action
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Willingness and ability to travel on occasion
Ten or more years of relevant human resources experience
Experience using data to identify insights that drive action

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Organization Development, or related field
Prosci change management certification

Responsibilities

Develop insightful business assessments to provide creative, effective, timely HR solutions
Design integrated people and organizational strategies and solutions by leveraging and partnering with the People Operations Centers of Expertise (COEs)
Lead and execute our people processes and programs such as workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, labor relations, compensation planning, and others
Build strong business client leadership relationships; create effective partnerships across People Operations COEs, Finance, Legal, and other Enterprise Services organizations.
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions); identify talent issues before they impact the business
Continually assess needs to optimize the engagement and performance of our people
Use analytics to develop people and organizational solutions, proactively mitigate risk, and enable informed decision making
Consult on organizational design, change management, and culture
Develop employee strategies for improved engagement and employee performance
Collaborate with senior leadership on development of talent and leadership succession planning
Support and enable leaders to make informed talent decisions and to hold their organizations accountable for results; give courageous and thoughtful feedback and coaching

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect