Saab Aerospace Systems is seeking an on site Human Resources Business Partner at our West Lafayette, Indiana campus. This role provides HR support to employees and leaders, partners with HR Centers of Excellence to implement company wide initiatives, and oversees the employee lifecycle and high volume recruiting. The position is onsite with a salary range of USD 92,000 to 115,000 per year and requires up to 15 percent travel. You will contribute to a people focused culture guided by our core values of Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Responsibilities

Serve as the HR resource for the West Lafayette location, delivering guidance to employees, supervisors, and local leaders across multiple shifts
Partner with HR COEs and local site leadership to implement and support company wide initiatives in areas such as performance management, talent development, total rewards and recognition, talent acquisition and retention, leave management, workforce planning, and policy compliance
Drive employee relations strategies, coach supervisors on best practices, and assist or lead investigations in coordination with Labor Relations as needed
Train new leaders on Saab HR practices, systems, and processes to support their integration into teams
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and reporting requirements
Represent Saab as an HR ambassador by participating in industry groups, networking events, and relevant professional development opportunities
Oversee the employee lifecycle, including professional development
Provide back up support for the local Recruiter, handling high volume recruiting and onboarding at the site
Collaborate with the HR team to build local workforce development pipelines
Participate in panel interviews as needed
Contribute to a people focused culture in alignment with the core values Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support
Provide backup support for the site HR Leader as needed
Available to travel up to 15 percent of the time
Undertake other projects and tasks as assigned to support HR and manufacturing operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, with 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in an HR generalist or business partner role)
Defense industry experience is a plus
Strong HR generalist knowledge including talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, employee relations, engagement, workforce planning, performance management, and HR program deployment
Solid understanding of labor laws and HR best practices
Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems; Workday experience is a plus
Critical thinking and proven problem solving abilities with sound judgment and fair decision making
Demonstrated initiative and drive for results
Ability to build relationships, advocate for team members, partner with managers, provide HR guidance, and coach leaders on people management
Strong communication, problem solving, adaptability, and collaboration skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives with business goals and drive continuous improvement

Technologies

Workday

Citizenship requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Drug free workplaces

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre employment drug screen.

Human Resources Business Partner