Culture & Engagement Specialist (Contract)

Posted 23 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Manage and promote culture, inclusion, and employee engagement programs for ~10,000 employees. Serve as liaison for ERGs, administer budgets, deploy C&E initiatives, track KPIs, analyze employee feedback, and coordinate regional/site engagement and communications across HR stakeholders.
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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Culture & Engagement Specialist (Contract) to join our HR team in Herndon, VA or Mobile, AL

The Culture & Engagement (C&E) Specialist is responsible for the management, communication and deployment of programs and initiatives within that help shape company culture and drive employee attraction, retention, and engagement across a population of approximately 10,000 employees.

This role serves as a critical bridge between internal stakeholders: employees, HR Business Partners, HR CoEs and Leadership to ensure a holistic, inclusive approach to help drive our cultural ambitions and the employee experience

Meet the Team:

Working in our Human Resources department, it’s our mission to help support Airbus’ greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience.

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!

Your Challenges:

Inclusion & Belonging (I&B) Advocacy 40%

  • Act as the primary liaison and support resource for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

  • Ensure developed governance and approved processes are communicated and adhered to.

  • Champion ERG initiatives to help drive growth, impact and reach .

  • Manage the budget administration, internal communications, and provide general administrative support by interfacing with procurement and finance on their behalf.

Program Management & Strategy 30%

  • Project manage, communicate, and deploy initiatives within the C&E portfolio to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement.

  • Quarterly KPI reporting, action planning and results tracking and reporting, coordinated communications with HR communications colleagues.

Employee Listening & Insights 10%

  • Support the deployment, analysis, and action-planning phases of various employee feedback and listening tools to drive continuous workplace improvement.

Regional & Site Engagement 15%

  • Collaborate with local site representatives to design and execute tailored engagement initiatives at both the site and regional levels. Leverage data analytics to identify needs, determine impact and drive process improvements.

Other duties as assigned 5%

Your Boarding Pass:

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related major

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in a HR related field with a passion for DEI.

  • Strong project management skills and experience, including managing internal stakeholders.

  • A demonstrated ability to problem solve and to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced environment.

  • HRBP experience preferred.

  • Experience in Aerospace preferred.

  • Experience working in a multi-functional international environment preferred.

  • SHRM CP or PHR preferred.

  • Proficient with office productivity software.

  • Google Workspace preferred.

Travel Required

  • 5% domestic travel

Citizenship

  • Authorized to Work in the US

Physical Requirements
  • Onsite 80%
  • Remote 20%
  • Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
  • Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
  • Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
  • Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
  • Carrying: Daily able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
  • Lifting: Daily able to lift documents, tools, drawings, 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: Rarely able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
  • Standing: Several times a week able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
  • Travel: Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice.
  • Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
  • Administrative position only PPE required- Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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 Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

HR Expertise

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Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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 [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related major
  • 5+ years progressive experience in HR with a passion for DEI
  • Strong project management skills including managing internal stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing priorities in fast-paced environment
  • Proficient with office productivity software
  • Authorized to work in the US
  • HR Business Partner (HRBP) experience
  • Experience in aerospace
  • Experience working in a multi-functional international environment
  • SHRM-CP or PHR certification
  • Experience with Google Workspace

Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Toulouse
52,655 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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