Manager, Human Resources Business Partners

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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

As Manager, HR Business Partners you will lead a team of HRBPs and HR Generalists responsible for partnering with the ESD Division management and employees at all levels to provide world-class human capital strategies, processes, and solutions and support the organization in developing and hiring the best talent in the world to explore the farthest reaches of space. You will also perform the role as HRBP for the 3x Directorate, partnering with the Office of the Director to determine the right human capital strategy to best support the business and their goals, and to advance the relationship of the broader 3x HRBP team.

Reporting to the Head of HR Business Partners, together, you will partner on broader HRBP projects and strategic initiatives. Specific responsibilities of the role include:

• Serve as designee to the Head of HR Business Partners, in an acting capacity, as needed.
• Build relationships with technical and business leaders and provide consultative support as a talent and people-strategy SME.
• Develop innovative solutions and approaches to ensure a culture that supports diversity and inclusion including development of diverse candidate pools, mentoring programs and succession plans.
• Accountable to partner with HRBP leads across other directorates.
• Providing management, direction and oversight to the 3X HRBP team aligned to the division and sections; Develop and communicate human capital strategies based on the organizational goals of the Directorate and Division.
• Partner with 3x Directorate to drive strategic initiatives including succession planning, workforce strategy, talent development, and more.
• Develop and use data and analytics to guide decision-making and create proactive solutions to anticipated challenges; Study trends and use metrics to propose, advance and implement solutions, programs, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the HR Centers of Excellence (COE) – Compensation, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, DE&I, and HR Solutions Center – to deliver consistent support and drive work to the right resource or enterprise level
• Lead a diverse, highly-qualified staff, providing career coaching, growth and professional development for direct reports.
• Be a strategic resource and trusted advisor for internal stakeholders including providing insights on organizational and people-related strategy and execution.

Qualifications:

• Experience in consulting with business units about workforce planning, talent assessments and performance management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations as it pertains to employment related matters.
• Outstanding leadership and coaching capabilities, and exceptional influence and presentation skills.
• Leadership experience with 12+ years relevant HRBP or Sr. HR Generalist experience.
• Strong collaboration skills with all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing a variety of human capital strategies in support of business objectives and goals.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in an HRBP role supporting STEM talent in the fields of engineering or software is preferred
• Experience with an organization in the Aerospace/Defense Industry is a plus

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.

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The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

$151,840 - $195,208

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

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