Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

JPL is a world-class organization, performing world-class work. 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Laboratory Organizations on strategic issues relating to talent development, organizational assessment, employee relations, legal compliance, change management and organizational design.
• May lead and will support the development and implementation of a variety of human resources programs, policies, processes and services.
• Learn about and understand the incredible business of JPL to partner with leaders and employees to determine the right human capital solutions and project work to best support the business and its goals.
• Collaborates with Talent Development and Business Managers to guide, advise and support leaders with strategies and priorities for their respective organizations.
• Responsible for resolving complex HR issues related to HR programs that include but are not limited to Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Development, LOA and Employee Relations.
• Provides input on HR policies and programs to functional HR organizations and management.
• Consults with employees and management to resolve inquiries and, as necessary, escalate issues.
• Provides communications support for specific HR programs that include but are not limited to Tuition Reimbursement, Relocation, Awards, and New Employee Orientation.
• Provides project management and administrative support for the projects and programs within the AskHR Solutions Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business or related field, typically relevant professional experience are as follows: Bachelor's degree with 9 years of related experience, Master's degree with 7 years of related experience, and PhD with 5 years of related experience.
• 9+ years relevant HRBP and/or Sr. HR Generalist experience.
• In addition to HRBP experience, you must have significant experience in leadership and organizational development and one or more of the following: employee relations, workforce planning, continuous process improvement, and change management.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing complex organizational change and communication strategies, including designing and delivering an implementation plan with related process and communication documents.
• Outstanding leadership and coaching skills and experience influencing and presenting to senior management.
• Experience in consulting with business units about workforce planning, talent assessments and performance management.
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of developing and implementing a variety of human capital strategies in support of business objectives and goals.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations as it pertains to employment related matters.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• Desire and ability to professionally influence managers to help them reach effective, comprehensive business decisions.
• Able to balance independent consultation and problem-resolution while understanding broader context of JPL’s culture and obligations as an FFRDC, partnering effectively with other areas of the business, both inside and outside of HR.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, from strategic priorities to day-to-day consulting, in partnership with other areas of HR as appropriate.
• Working well independently and on teams; demonstrating agility and the ability to work creatively and effectively in consideration of business requirements.
• Strong collaboration skills with all levels within the organization.

Skills

• Expertise in additional fields of Human Resources.
• Experience with a complex and dynamic organization.
• Experience in an HRBP role supporting STEM talent in the fields of engineering or software is preferred.

Benefits

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. For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks.

Pay

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California is $131,664 - $164,424.

Schedule

Not specified.