Overview:Are you an experienced HR leader seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to drive a culture of engagement and productivity?Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a highly motivated Senior Human Resources Manager at our Canoga Park, CA Space Headquarters.
This position will be responsible for the strategic leadership of human resources activities to support business and organizational objectives for this manufacturing, engineering, and other supporting staff site.Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets.
We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion.Relocation is provided for this position.
Reports to the Space Business Unit HR Director.This position may be filled at the level posted or one level higher.Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):25% Ensuring the consistent and unbiased application of various HR processes and programs and their alignment with organizational needs and business strategies across the site.
Areas include:Labor/ Union relationsEmployee attraction and retentionEmployee relationsInclusion, diversity and equityInvestigations and inquiry responsesCompensation and salary planningPerformance managementTalent acquisitionResource allocationAffirmative action planningLeadership developmentSuccession planning20% Delivers human resources services to assigned Space Program client groups to assist, guide, and direct business leaders, and align human resources solutions with business needs.
Analyzes trends and metrics, and collaborates with COEs to develop solutions, programs and policies.
Works closely with business leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
20% Provide leadership and guidance to HR Business Partner direct report in labor relations, supporting space programs.
This Manager role will have direct responsibility for service delivery and supervision of the HR site-based team member.
20% Partner directly with site leadership to deliver HR services to drive engagement, talent acquisition and development, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement in support of the long range strategic plan and annual operating plan (AOP).
15% Serve as a key member of the overall Space BU HR team in the development and execution of HR strategic and annual operating plan.
Lead various HR processes in the annual operating rhythm to ensure continuity and commitment to schedule and service delivery.Requirements:Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or a related discipline and a minimum of fourteen (14) years of progressive experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master’s degree or MBA and SCP/CP (SHRM) or PHR/SPHR (HRCI) Certification preferred.Additional Requirements:Minimum three (3) years of experience in an HR management role.Must possess prior HR experience providing coaching and counseling to senior leaders.Previous Labor / Union relations experience.Must be proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.Candidate must have experience leading teams and possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrated track record of positive employee relations.Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with company policies, procedures, regulations or government law.Solid knowledge of HR laws and regulations.Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Proof of vaccination or an accommodation request approved by Aerojet Rocketdyne will be required prior to starting employment with the Company.May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S.
Security Clearance at the appropriate level.
Requires U.S.
Citizenship, U.S.
Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S.
Person.
Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.Work Environment/Physical Requirements:Employees in this position must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
May require the ability to travel by air or auto.
May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat.
This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.