SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage.The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.
Vice President, People & Culture Hybrid from Reston, VA Position Summary The Vice President of People & Culture plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future by aligning HR operations with business goals. This dynamic leader is responsible for crafting and enforcing human resources policies that are not only legally compliant but also strategically sound. They spearhead long-term talent management initiatives, ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent. By forming strong partnerships across the HR function, the VP delivers valuable services to both management and employees, reflecting the organization's strategic vision. With a keen understanding of the company's financial health, competitive landscape, and strategic direction, the VP acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. They provide expert guidance on organizational design, culture optimization, and effective people operations, driving the company towards success. Primary Job Responsibilities: Areas of Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing senior level individuals within all areas of human resources
Optimize and maintain relationships with P&C counterparts at Parent Companywhile maintaining the integrity of the Proxy Agreement
Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations related to the areas of human resources
Lead the identification and mentoring of high potential talent across the organization to assure pool appropriately skilled and competent professionals capable of assuming greater levels of responsibility across theorganization
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff in the department
Oversees the daily workflow of the department
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization's long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through HR management
Identifies key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics
Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, perfor- mance appraisal, and employee incentive programs
Provides guidance and leadership to the human resource management team; assists with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues
Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements
Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management
Drafts and implements the organization's staffing budget, and the budget for the human resource department
Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partners with the legal department as needed/required
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers
Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters
Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs
Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's or law degree highly preferred
At least ten years of human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred
Exceptional leadership skills influencing across the SES/SES SD organization, partners, and industry
Executive representation of Company within Industry, Network, and Customers
SES Space & Defense Brand Champion
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors
Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
The base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000.00 - $230,000.00 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. SES Space & Defense is committed to workplace diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.#LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1
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