HR Director I - Talent Pipeline & Development

Job Description If you’re ready to make a difference, then come build your career with us in Electronic Systems Human Resources. We are seeking a strategic and creative thinker to join the team as Director, Talent Pipeline & Development. This position plays a key role in driving organizational success by developing and executing talent pipeline strategies that align with critical business objectives. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director—Talent, Learning and Culture, the successful candidate will be both a player and coach who is comfortable designing and executing talent work, while leading a team of leadership development professionals. Primary Responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of Electronic Systems’ talent review and succession planning strategy, collaborating closely with HR Business Partners and ensuring alignment of business goals. Influence ES leadership on the implementation of talent strategies to include onboarding, employee development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, performance management, retention, engagement and culture. Ensure that we maintain a robust and innovative leadership development portfolio to drive leadership consistency, impact and a positive experience for employees. Act as the ES representative to BAE Inc. Councils for Talent, Learning, and Culture. Provide guidance on organizational strategies to drive a culture of high performance. Serve as internal expert on current trends and future best practice within the talent management space, advising HR Business Partners and the business when appropriate. Continuously evaluate and adapt talent management programs, tools and initiatives using analytics and data driven insights that support changing business needs. 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. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8+ years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 12+ years of relevant experience is required. Experience in an HR Business Partner, role supporting a geographically diverse organization of 10,000+ employees. Proven experience serving as a coach to employees and leaders on talent and culture strategies. Business acumen, be innovative, adapt well to change and work collaboratively with strategic influence to drive initiatives across a matrixed environment. Board knowledge of HR fundamentals (talent acquisition, performance management, people & culture, learning and development, and organization effectiveness). Ability to develop and present 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. Demonstrated ability to drive positive, sustainable change within organizations. Must be willing to travel up to 25%. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Previous experience working for an electronics manufacturing, commercial aerospace, or defense company. Proven experience serving as a coach to senior leaders for their organization on HR matters relating to organizational strategies and business imperatives. Deep knowledge of HR fundamentals (talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, employee relations, people and culture, organizational change, learning and development, and organization effectiveness). Experience working with unionized workforce. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $138267 - $235053 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. 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.

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