Sr. Manager, People Business Partner
Job Description
Through our strategies and programs, we are committed to establishing a culture that is driven by our values, leader expectations, and goals
As a member of the team, you will play an indispensable part in our company’s future by being a strategic thought partner and cultivating an environment where all teammates feel valued, included, and thrive.
Based in Phoenix/Mesa, AZ, this position is an onsite role and is responsible for aligning business goals and objectives with teammates and management at the designated site
This position formulates partnerships across multiple HR functions to develop and deliver on service needs
The position maintains an effective level of engagement, credibility, business acumen, trust, and ability to coach and mentor across all levels to ensure the teammate experience is a forefront need
Versatility and adaptability are key.
Our Phoenix/Mesa location is our newest facility therefore the individual for this position will also be part of the infrastructure task force responsible for business and building requirements.
This position reports to the Vice President, People Strategy & Operations.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Supports strategic, operational, and business processes in alignment with the People Team and emphasis on business partner initiatives.
+ Build and nurture strong relationships across senior and executive leadership in partnership with the broader HR functions.
+ Key partner with functional people team to include Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Operations, Benefits, Employee Relations, Data Science, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.
+ Provide strategic HR leadership and consultation focused on creating innovative strategies to anticipate and assess emerging business, organization, or people trends, and identify and implement the appropriate HR solutions.
+ Provide day-to-day HR support to site location teammates.
+ Consults with site leadership, providing HR guidance.
+ Lead cross-functional projects in support of HR initiatives.
+ Provides day-to-day performance management guidance and counsel to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
+ Serves as the teammate advocate by building strong, collaborative relationships with teammates at all levels.
+ Works closely with management and teammates to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
+ Active participant in driving employee engagement and culture, with emphasis in embedding and executing on Diversity & Inclusion strategies.
+ Manages and assists resolving concerns.
+ Conduit and partner with appropriate People Team functions for HR policy and procedure guidance and interpretation.
+ Aligns HR initiatives and functions with the business goals, objectives, and needs.
+ Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
+ Assists in supporting annual HR programs including but not limited to goals & objectives setting, performance evaluations/reviews, compensation planning, talent assessment and succession planning.
+ Maintain an effective level of business literacy to provide a consultative approach to delivery of HR services
Leverage HR / business skills and knowledge to challenge or influence leadership in decision-making processes.
+ Key partner with the People Experience and Operations team on processes and documentation with ability to build and/or evolve scalable HR processes to support the business.
+ Performs other related duties as assigned.
**Required Skills and Experience**
+ 7+ years of experience in human resources, preferably in the HR Business Partner function
+ Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field
+ Knowledge of aerospace to include manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain
+ Ability to provide creative solutions and unique approaches to HR/business challenges
+ Authentic thought partner with confidence and courage to push boundaries in a changing environment
+ Bring high EQ and people perspective to collaborative discussions
+ Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
+ Experience leading or participating in cross-functional projects to support business objectives, goals, and initiatives
+ Proven consulting and change management experience
+ Demonstrated experience with shaping culture and employee engagement initiatives
+ Proven knowledge of HR industry practices to include federal, state and local laws
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Demonstrated ability to influence and partner within a diverse/complex organization to help drive business results
+ Proven ability to manage conflict and the courage to challenge organizational thinking
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
The annual U.S
base salary range for this full-time position is $118,100.00-$180,200.00
The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity
Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered
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**Who We Are**
_Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space
By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth
Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth
Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious – one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible._
Export Requirements
To conform to U.S
Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S
Person (either a U.S
citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C
1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S
Department of State or the U.S
Department of Commerce
The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control
See list **here** .
EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace
All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies
This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.
PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge
This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.
Recommended Skills
- Adaptability
- Aerospace Industries
- Attention To Detail
- Business Planning
- Business Processes
- Change Management
