Director II, HR Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS)

Director II of Human Resources

BAE Systems is seeking Director II of Human Resources in Endicott, NY or Fort Wayne, IN. Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

The Director II, HR Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) & Power & Propulsion Solutions (PPS) is responsible for providing overall HR leadership to the CAS and PPS business areas in the Electronic Systems business segment at BAE Systems, Inc.

In this role, you will build talent strategies, enable a culture of inclusion and deploy organizational effectiveness tools that attract reward, engage, retain, and develop our diverse talent base. This role will support the CAS and PPS Vice President & General Managers and their leadership teams and report directly to the Vice President, HR of Electronic Systems. This position is a hybrid role based at one of our major CAS and PPS locations: Endicott, NY; Fort Wayne, IN.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and execute an agile people strategy across that advances critical business priorities and supports the attraction, development and retention of our talent while embracing the future of work.
• Lead and/or partner (with COE's) on items including, but not limited to talent acquisition, talent development, leadership development, succession planning, people & culture, organizational effectiveness, performance development and total rewards.
• Orchestrate key talent movement with an aim towards building high performance teams and robust succession.
• Partner with leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of their teams and their organizational design. Facilitate workshops to re-evaluate existing structures, where needed. Lead change management efforts and new leader onboarding/assimilation activities, as required.
• Counsel / coach functional leaders on matters concerning development of their organization to enhance effectiveness and potential. Connect leaders to the right resources to support their own development and the development/effectiveness of their teams.
• Manage a team of HR Partners that work together, leveraging best practices and regional expertise. Provide guidance, direction, and coaching; assess performance, provide feedback, and actively develop talent.
• Serve as a member of the Electronic Systems HR leadership team, actively partnering with other leadership team members to drive innovative, strategic, and consistent people strategies across all of Electronic Systems.
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience is required
• Proven success in Director level Strategic Leadership. Highly experienced in developing and executing a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with business priorities and drives organizational effectiveness.
• Talent Management Expertise: Proven expertise in Talent Management, including talent acquisition, development, retention, and succession planning, with a focus on building high-performance teams.
• Strong understanding of organizational design, performance development, and total rewards, with the ability to facilitate workshops and lead change management efforts.
• Experience in HR business partnership, with a focus on strategic HR and the ability to partner with senior leaders to drive business outcomes.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing leadership development programs, with a focus on succession planning and talent growth.
• Ability to lead and manage complex change initiatives, including organizational design, process improvements, and cultural transformations.
• Team Leadership: Experience in managing a team of HR professionals, with a focus on developing and coaching team members to achieve business objectives.
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex business problems and develop creative solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. BAE Systems, Inc. will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience in an HR Business Partner role supporting an organization of at least $1B in annual sales and a unionized workforce.
• Previous experience working for a government defense contractor.
• Preferred location is one of our major CAS and PPS locations: Endicott, NY; Fort Wayne, IN. Hybrid with a mix of on-site and remote presence.
• Proven experience serving as a coach to senior leaders for their organization on HR matters relating to organizational strategies and business imperatives.
• Business acumen, be innovative, adapt well to change and work collaboratively with strategic influence to drive initiatives across a matrixed environment.
• Deep knowledge of HR fundamentals (talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee relations, culture, organizational change, learning and development, and organization effectiveness).
• Ability to develop and present senior level leaders with data-driven solutions that will effectively advance business strategies and drive change throughout their organizations.
• Project management and prioritization skills with proven attention to detail.
• Analytical skills to draw appropriate conclusions from data, anticipating second and third order of effects when making recommendations.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $154815 - $263185

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 Electronic 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.