Job Description
In this role, you will develop and execute talent strategies in partnership with other HR partners, Business Partners and COEs to build and deploy organizational effectiveness tools that attract reward, engage, retain, and develop our talent base.

This role will support the Operations Function and report directly to the Senior Director, HR- Operations & Central Functions. This position is an on-site role and is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Primary Responsibilities:

Create and execute an agile people strategy across assigned manufacturing locations with leadership that advances critical business priorities and supports the attraction, development and retention of our talent - while embracing the future of work. Quantify business results via metrics review.
Leverage process improvement/lean manufacturing tools and methodology to align with business needs.
Collaborate with the broader HR network (i.e. Employee & Labor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management) to develop and deploy strategies that address factory/operations needs.
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.
Serve as a member of the Operations and Central Functions HR team, actively partnering with other team members to drive innovative, strategic, and consistent people strategies across all of Electronic Systems.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10+ years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 14+ years of relevant experience is required.
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.
Experience working in a manufacturing/operations environment.
Experience working in a matrixed environment.
Ability to build relationships and influence.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an HR Business Partner role supporting an organization of at least $500M in annual sales.
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, 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.
Experience partnering in union environments,

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $128100 - $217800

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 team-making 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.