Strategic People Partner / HR Business Partner

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Strategic People Partner Staff IV include:

• 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

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Strategic People Partner Staff V include:

• Ten or more years of relevant human resources experience

• Experience using data to identify insights that drive action

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Organization Development, or related field

• Prosci change management certification

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.