• Avionics - HR Business Partner

    GE Aerospace (Grand Rapids, MI)


    Job Description Summary

    The Avionics Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the human resources strategy for the Avionics P&L. This position partners closely with leadership to design and implement a comprehensive People Strategy focused on talent development, fostering a culture of respect, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional results for our customers. The HRBP will directly support the Avionics Programs and Operations team while leading a team of HR Partners across a global footprint. The role will report to the Defense & Systems Senior HR Business Partner.

    Job Description

    Essential Responsibilities:

    + Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance and coaching to senior leaders and employees in a complex, matrixed business environment.

    + Lead HR strategy execution for Grand Rapids, Clearwater, and Brisbane sites, ensuring alignment with business goals and promoting employee advocacy.

    + Develop and implement contemporary HR strategies to foster an engaged and high-performing workforce.

    + Inspire, lead, and develop the HR team across key areas, including talent acquisition, talent development, succession planning, retention, learning, employee engagement, and total rewards.

    + Collaborate with leadership to create a strategic workforce plan, building critical skills and a robust talent pipeline for the Avionics business.

    + Champion lean operating principles, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

    + Provide candid feedback, coaching, and counsel to People Leaders to enhance leadership effectiveness.

    + Guide the Avionics leadership team on core HR processes, including employee advocacy, engagement, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition, retention, and workplace investigations.

    + Partner with Senior HR Business Partners, Integrated Talent Partners, and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver tailored HR strategies that meet functional and site-specific needs.

    Qualifications/ Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

    + Minimum of 7 years of experience in a variety of Human Resource or related positions

    Desired Characteristics:

    + Proven ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization, including global teams.

    + Demonstrated success in developing and executing broad organizational strategies.

    + Experience coaching and developing senior leadership and HR talent.

    + A results-driven leader with high standards, a positive outlook, and a commitment to continuous learning.

    + Global HR partnership experience with an exempt workforce.

    + Master’s degree in Human Resources (preferred).

    + PHR/SPHR certification or SHRM-CP/SCP (preferred).

    + Strong knowledge of labor relations, labor contracts, and government requirements.

    + Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    + High responsiveness and customer service focus, ensuring integrity, compliance, and confidentiality.

    + Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive results with minimal supervision.

     

    Additional Information

     

    GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

     

    GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

     

    **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No

     

    GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.