HRBP III

Job Description: Airbus DS Geo Inc is looking for an HRBP III to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role you will work as a strategic HR partner responsible for translating complex business initiatives into innovative people solutions and strategically aligning People objectives with organization objectives across designated business units. HRBP III is highly influential providing expert counsel to leadership on both tactical and strategic HR matters. Operating with exceptional autonomy, the HRBP III is responsible for delivering high quality, customer\-focused service, supporting all levels of employees by developing, implementing, administering and maintaining HR projects, programs, processes and policies, as well as driving employee engagement. You will work with individuals and teams, both nationally and internationally to deliver projects on behalf of Airbus teams. Meet the Team: Airbus DS Geo Inc is the US legal entity of Space Digital, a business line of Airbus Defense \& Space. Airbus Space Digital helps protect people and nations, advance sustainability, and support customers with premium imagery and fast and reliable insights. Operating one of the world’s largest commercial optical and radar satellite constellations, Airbus delivers precise data, elevation models and reference layers tailored to customer needs. With nearly 40 years of cross\-industry experience, Airbus collaborates closely with partners to create solutions that meet specific requirements. Its geospatial technology enables remote terrain analysis, change detection and dependable surveillance, offering everything from raw imagery to delivery of advanced products for analysis and visual interpretation. Ultimately, thanks to its premium imagery and advanced AI\-based analytics, Airbus provides the right information at the right time to the right person for the right decision. Your Working Environment: The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) \- it makes flying in a breeze! How We Care for You: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health \& Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high\-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000\+ e\-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. Your Challenges: Primary Responsibilities: Developing and Leading HR Strategic Planning: 20% Develop strong, advisory partnerships with key leaders, positioning HR to strategically influence and contribute to the organization's most critical strategic determinations. Proactively identify and influence people\-related needs, ensuring human capital strategies are seamlessly aligned with and drive core business outcomes. Provide optimal balance of support and advocacy to business and employees. Identify potential risk areas/future issues and deescalates conflict whenever possible. Actively engages and suggests improvements to initiatives that help promote a positive corporate culture. Explain HR policies, processes and push for standard solutions, while taking into consideration specific needs. Provide optimal balance of support and advocacy to business and employees. Drive complex organization initiatives. comprehensive and deep understanding of all HR functions (talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, organizational development, etc.) and leverage this expertise to provide strategic guidance and solutions for the entire organization or very large, complex business units. Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends relating to the HR needs for the business segment, examines existing processes and suggests improvements. Focus on foresight and strategic planning based on data analytics. Employee Relations: 15% Champion and demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and ethics. Actively engage and listen to employees, responding appropriately and in a timely manner. Deploy advanced employee listening strategies, such as facilitation of focus groups, the analysis of exit interview data, and the administration of engagement surveys. Compile findings to identify drivers of engagement and productivity, in order to develop and implement actions. Proactive risk management by identifying complex employee relations risk across organizations related to cultural concerns that could impact the business. Conduct root cause analysis and develop preventative strategies. Support the development and implementation of advanced employee relations policies and programs that enable a productive workplace, ensure consistency and compliance across business units. Provide guidance and strategic direction on sensitive high profile ER cases while not always directly conducting investigations. Lead intricate HR investigations, developing comprehensive reports that detail findings and propose strategic outcomes or actionable next steps. Provide advanced coaching to leaders on complex employee relations matters, empowering them to efficiently manage their teams and navigate difficult conversations. Analyze sensitive ER data to identify patterns in ER and inform strategic decisions to support identification of future challenges. Collaborate in cross functional audits or investigations to support a unified approach to employee relations. Expected to navigate highly ambiguous and sensitive situations with exceptional judgment. Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for employees. Recruitment and Talent Management: 15% Lead strategic workforce activities with leadership to forecast future talent demands and skills needed, helping to build comprehensive plans to build, buy or borrow talent. Lead meaningful career coaching, including following through with professional development goals. Proactively build an internal talent pipeline through succession planning at all levels and across the business areas. Conducts regular follow\-up with management to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation, developing new strategies as needed for difficult to fill positions. Collaborates with and supports the centralized recruiting team in delivery of strategic staffing solutions in support of recruiting goals. Partners with management, to include face to face meetings, to efficiently and effectively fill open positions including screens applicants and/or conducting prescreening interviews for position requirements. Facilitate the integration of new employees; Contribute to a smooth onboarding experience for new team members. Guide managers in effective performance management practices, including identifying opportunities for development. Contribute to the design of professional development plans and training programs that support organizational goals. Enhance performance management through coaching managers, identifying development opportunities, defining training needs, crafting career development plans, and aligning learning initiatives with strategic business goals. Driving talent management initiatives, including leadership development, succession planning, and high\-potential programs. Translate complex business challenges into clear briefs for COE partners to accelerate the delivery of relevant HR solutions . Facilitate knowledge transfer between the business and COEs to ensure HR products are both culturally aligned and technically sound HR Operations and processes: 30% Integrated Employee Lifecycle \& Payroll Management: Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and terminations. Leverage the HR information system landscape to interface with payroll functions for PTO policy administration and benefit\-related deductions. Comprehensive Benefits \& Regulatory Compliance: Manage the administration of 401(k), Section 125 (FSA/HSA), Employee insurance (Health/Vision/Dental/Life), ESOP and other benefit programs. Ensure the timely execution of mandatory legal filings—including Form 5500, Form 8955\-SA, and annual Non\-Discrimination Testing (NDT)—while maintaining comprehensive Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) records. Operational Excellence \& Administration: Serve as the HR Lead responsible for managing HR related vendor contracts and associated internal business processes, ensuring operational efficiency and administrative compliance. 5\. Change Management: 15% Influence, lead, and advise on major organizational transformation; acting as a bridge between business leaders and employees ensuring the People Strategy is injected into the change. Assess change readiness by analyzing the organization's capacity for change, identifying potential risk; using data and metrics to support recommendations. Create and deliver effective communication strategies for change, ensuring employees understand the change and feel supported. Manage resistance to change by providing coaching to managers on how to lead teams and address employees' concerns. Reinforcing the change by monitoring feedback and impact of employee engagement, using surveys and other means of feedback. Identify and manage stakeholders: Engage with individuals and groups who will be impacted by the change, understanding their needs and concerns. Build change readiness: Helping individuals and teams prepare for and embrace the change. Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned: 5%, including acting as the Ethics \& Compliance (E\&C) Representative (ECR) point of contact for the local entity and ensuring proper cascading of corporate E\&C information to the employees. Your Boarding Pass: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or combination of education and appropriate work experience. 9 years of progressive HR experience as an HRBP 4 years of experience working in a multi\-functional international environment. Experience with HRIS tools like ADP, Workday or SAP Proficient in utilizing Google Suite 4 years of experience in Aerospace, preferred PHR, SPHR or SHRM certifications strongly desired Travel Required: 15% Domestic and International Citizenship: Authorized to Work in the US Physical Requirements: Onsite a minimum of 80% Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Hearing: Daily able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Equipment Operation: Daily use of personal computer, telephone, copier, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors. Carrying: Daily able to carry documents, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting: Daily able to lift documents, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Pushing / Pulling: Daily able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Squatting / Kneeling: Occasionally able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Travel: Occasionally able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking: Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.* This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus DS Geo Inc. Employment Type: US \- Direct Hire \- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: HR Business Partnership \ By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.