Human Resources 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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Job Summary
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Strategic People Partner (Human Resources Business Partner) to join our People Operations organization to serve as a trusted advisor for our Engineering and Technology Group. The Strategic People Partner will be responsible for designing and delivering people and organizational strategies and programs to optimize people performance and achieve organizational business objectives. This role reports directly to the Senior Leader of the Engineering and Technology Strategic People Partners, with dotted line reporting to Engineering and Technology client group. Some travel may be required.
Work Model: Hybrid
El Segundo, CA campus (on occasion)
What You'll Be Doing

• Develop insightful business assessments to provide creative, effective, timely, and prioritized People Operations (Human Resources) solutions
• Design integrated people and organizational strategies and solutions by leveraging and partnering with People Operations Centers of Expertise (COEs)
• Lead and execute our people process' and programs, including workforce planning, talent review & succession planning, diversity & inclusion initiatives, employee engagement, retention strategy & initiatives, performance management, compensation planning, and others.
• Build strong business client leadership relationships and create effective partnerships across People Ops COEs, Finance, Legal, and other 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
• Leverage analytics to develop people and organizational solutions, proactively mitigate risk, and enable informed decisions
• Coach leaders and managers, and consult on organizational design, change, and culture
• Develop employee engagement strategies for optimizing morale, productivity, and performance
• Collaborate with leaders to accelerate and maximize development of emerging talent, and create robust leadership succession planning
• Support and enable leaders to make informed talent decisions and to hold their organizations accountable for results. Offer forthright and thoughtful feedback and coaching
• Incorporate best practices and stay abreast of HR trends and benchmarks to optimally position our workforce and company

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline (Organization Development, Management, Business, Psychology, or related field)
• Typically, 5 or more years of prior HR experience
• Experience influencing at all levels of organization and developing strong internal network to gain support for key initiatives
• Demonstrated strategic orientation, business acumen, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience navigating cultural and business sensitivities to champion diversity and inclusion, performance, and employee engagement
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• MS, MA, MBA or like advanced degree in Business, Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Industrial Psychology, Management, or related field
• Strong track record as HR Business Partner and trusted advisor
• Prior experience supporting engineering/technical population predominantly comprised of advanced degrees
• Unquestionable integrity and trustworthiness
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to act with a sense of urgency; self-starter; results driven
• Ability to rapidly gain credibility
• Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems and determine the best course of action
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks/client groups

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 - Mid - Max)
$85,000 - $100,000 - $115,000
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 diverse 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, genetic information, 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 email at [email protected]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.