HR Business Partner

Primary point of contact (POC) for a MAG Business Unit on all human resources related issues, with direct supervision by the Sr Manager of HR. The candidate should be a proactive communicator and change agent, someone who can successfully balance employee needs with business objectives to create integrated solutions and drive the business forward. The HRBP Role will be directly connected to MAGs overarching mission to make the world smaller and safer by partnering directly with Program Managers who lead MAG’s mission critical initiatives and solutions.

This position is based out of our corporate office in Fairfax, VA. Hybrid role may be allowed after discretionary period.

• Serve as main HR point of contact for all corporate or business unit employees.
• Work with business unit and leadership to plan, organize, direct, implement and evaluate the assigned areas HR needs
• Work closely with managers to provide hands on support in multiple areas including on boarding, employee retention, employee relations, management coaching, performance management and change management
• Provide performance management guidance to line management for coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions
• Act as point-of-contact for guidance on compensation actions, including individual promotions, equity adjustments and related actions
• Responsible for resolving employees’ questions and issues either directly or indirectly
• Partner with the Senior Manager of HR for all employee relations issues, including conducting thorough investigations and be able to make recommendations to leadership as necessary and appropriate
• Consult and coach regularly with management and provide guidance when appropriate
• Work with managers to address performance issues timely and efficiently
• Work with Sr. HR Manager to analyze data trends and metrics to inform business decisions
• Find ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boost productivity and retention
• Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring
• Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; collaborate with the legal department when necessary
• Interpret human resources policy

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related field
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of progressive experience in human resources
• Proven experience collaborating with leadership and legal on sensitive employee matters
• Current, in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to human resources and employee management, including workers’ compensation, union relations, and federal and state employment laws
• Working knowledge of HR functions and best practices including employee relations, employment law, employee engagement, compensation, performance management, recruitment, and training and development

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization
• Capacity to collaborate with colleagues, employees, managers, and leaders
• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion but knows when to escalate and ask for assistance
• Work independently and be a contributing and positive part of the HR team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the HR function
• Team-oriented personality willing to take on any task
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Appropriately empathize, handle, and document sensitive situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Employee relations experience conducting investigations
• Working knowledge of UltiPro, iCIMS

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Click below for the “EEO is The Law” and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” supplement posters.

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