HR Partner - Edison Works Engineering

Job Description SummaryIn GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. As employee human resource leader supporting our world class engineering team, you will play a critical role supporting our purpose and our greatest asset, our people. In this role you will be the first point of contact for ~300 employees and managers providing counsel, coaching and support on HR fundamentals and employee questions. This role is critical in executing key HR initiatives, providing available and responsive internal employee support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Engineering leaders and engineering front line managers within a complex client group to support multiple employee populations, matrixes, customers, products, or initiatives.
• Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to managers and employees with specific focus on: employee advocacy/engagement, HR fundamentals and process training, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplace investigations as appropriate
• Act as an available first point of contact for questions and guidance on fundamental HR topics and issues and help employees and managers to navigate self-services and HR services when they are more appropriate resources
• Partner with HR Business Partners to execute business-specific HR strategies
• Ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated, and resolved
• Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures, and practices at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment
• Lead key HR processes including compensation planning and compliance
• Conduct HR related training and support for functional processes like People, Performance & Growth (PPG), People Reviews, Salary & Wage Planning, New Employee Orientation and New Manager Assimilation and Employee Experience initiatives.
• Assist with other HR special projects or initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years professional work in the Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management (may include internship experience)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense security clearance

Desired Characteristics

• GE HRLP Graduate or graduate of a similar program will be an added advantage
• Desired 10 years of experience
• Experience working with a salaried client population, specifically Engineering
• Experience working with Workday
• Passionate employee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helping employees succeed
• Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels
• Strong customer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness
• Works collaboratively: excels in a matrixed work environment, contributes constructively to team performance
• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, and confidentiality
• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement.  Performs with a Lean mindset and is skilled in applying
• Lean tools to improving business operations
• Strong problem-solving skills: ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills
• Committed to learning and self-development seeks out learning opportunities to build expertise, skills, and capabilities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources