Develop guidance regarding employment policies and employment practices; achieve resolution of complex issues such as misconduct, accommodation requests, and performance deficiencies
Leading, mentoring and training two professional staff members
Oversee and conduct investigations, recommendations, and the drafting of comprehensive reports
Provide expert direction, guidance, and consulting on a wide range of complex employee relations issues
Perform as subject matter expert (SME) and process owner in the performance evaluation processes; keep abreast of external performance management trends
Develop and provide training on all aspects of goal setting, feedback, performance review preparation, and discussions, to include Workday systems usage
Interpret and research policies and procedures, incorporating knowledge of state and federal employment laws (i.e., ADA, FMLA, EEO) and practices to recommend resolutions
Partner with management, Strategic People Partners (SPPs), and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
Initiate and develop People Operations special projects.
Prepare and manage dept annual budget
Analyze employee relations metrics to provide insights into data trends
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Behavioral Sciences, or related discipline
Ten or more years of experience in Human Resources, including five or more years of direct experience in employee relations
Experience coaching and consulting with managers and employees
Knowledge and understanding of effective employee relations practices; knowledge of federal, state, and local laws applicable to employment
Experience with conflict resolution strategies
Strong project and time management skills; extremely organized and able to work across multiple departments and stakeholders
Ability to produce and analyze employee relations metrics
Experience using any employee relations case management software package
Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 4 to 6 times per year
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Master's degree in Human Resources, Behavioral Sciences, or related discipline
Prior management experience in employee relations
Experience with AI-enabled HR tools
Prior HR generalist experience
(Min - Max)
$144,800.00 - $217,200.00
Pay Basis: Annual
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 eligi
Benefits
Health insurance401(k)Paid time off
Additional Information
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 mission of People Operations is to provide strategies and organizational solutions that enable our workforce to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and mission. We are currently seeking a Director of People Management to lead strategic people management initiatives supporting our mission-critical work in space systems and national security.
In this role, you will lead the People Management Center of Expertise (COE) responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and administering policies, processes, programs, and systems for Performance Management and Employee Relations. This position reports into the Principal Director of Workforce Programs in People Operations.
This is a full-time on-site position in Chantilly VA., or El Segundo, CA.
Aero · El Segundo, CA