Principal HR Business Partner

Human Resources Strategic Capabilities

The Human Resources Strategic Capabilities Unit develops, retains, rewards and attracts talent needed for the business to attain strategic and operational goals.

What You'll Do:

• Act as a strategic HR business partner, consulting with leadership to drive talent strategies, organizational development, and influence business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships, influencing and consulting with the assigned client group(s) and HR Leadership on the implementation and delivery of HR strategies and initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics and key performance indicators to measure HR effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze organizational trends and challenges to provide actionable solutions that support business goals and improve HR operations.
• Effectively manage change by influencing and communicating with key stakeholders. Anticipate risks associated with change management, and ensure creative, effective mitigations are available.
• Provide training and direction to management and employees regarding personnel issues and disciplinary procedures, conduct investigations, and coordinate departmental structure changes. The position will effectively interface with employees, all levels of management, and the functional HR team.
• Affirm a performance management culture based on accountability within the assigned client group(s).
• Oversee talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs within your client group.
• Provide support on the design, development, implementation and communication of HR initiatives in support of HR strategies and ensure compliance with applicable company policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Support leaders through change, growth, and organizational evolution with clear, pragmatic guidance.
• Partner closely with HR colleagues across HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Talent and Organizational Development, Compensation and Leaves, and coordinate all to ensure strategic alignment to organizational effectiveness.
• Drive, influence, advise and support the cultural and people aspects of organizational change, structures, people processes and best practice initiatives.
• Provide support on complex employee relations matters and develop forward-thinking solutions.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 6 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A highly developed understanding of HR practices and employment laws.
• Experience in writing and interpreting HR policies.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, employee relations, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws.
• Experience in conducting investigations and gathering important information during interactions.
• Excellent conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed and motivated. Must be able to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Must be able to accomplish goals and objectives through influence and persuasion as opposed to line authority.

#LI-KB1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Relevant industry experience and/or government contractor experience.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Multiple positions may be available on this opening.