Director HR & WP Affiliate Governance

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial  is looking for a Director HR & WP Affiliate Governance to join our Human Resources team in Herndon, VA.

In this role you will ensures robust governance and monitoring

across all Airbus Affiliates in the region in relation to HR & WP NA policies, processes and relevant local legislations, minimizing risks and inconsistencies across the network. This position also acts as the focal HR

point in the region for Airbus M&A activities.

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!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

HR & WP Affiliate Governance: 50%

• Supports Affiliates with implementing HR and workplace strategies that are fully aligned with the overall NA HR&WP strategy.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to Leadership in the region and in the central organizations with regards to all matters of employment laws, HR and Workplace policies and practices and their continuous evolution related to the management of Affiliates and with the support and expertise of regional COEs.
• Develops strong partnership with M&A and Affiliate Governance Central Organizations and other enabling functions Affiliate Governance representatives in the region.
• Conduct regular meetings with regional Affiliates HR&WP representatives and HO HRs to provide continuous guidance and support new activities when appropriate.
• Develop and leverage an effective HR & WP affiliate governance and monitoring framework in strong partnership with HR&WP COEs and HR&WP Data Analytics regional COEs.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the Affiliates and HO HRs to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance risks associated with the region and the subject matter of HR and Workplace are fully assessed and mitigated
• In partnership with each Country Employment Lawyer, ensure that the HR policies and processes are compliant with the relevant labor laws and regulations to protect the interests of the business and the employees.
• Engage with industry best practice forums and industry benchmarking activities with regards to HR Affiliate governance

Leads M&A regional HR&WP activities: 45%

• Acts as an M&A focal points in the region for all HR&WP aspects of mergers, acquisitions or divestitures activities.
• Develops strong partnership with M&A and Affiliate Governance Central Organizations.
• Support M&A due diligence process with NA HR&WP specific evaluations.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance risks associated with the region and the subject matter of HR and Workplace are fully assessed and mitigated.

Additional Responsibilities: 5%

• Other duties as assigned

Your Boarding Pass:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA or Masters in HRM or related field) preferred.

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in HR, legal or related fields required.
• Experience supporting Executive level leaders required.
• Experience with legal and compliance preferred.
• Experience with executive compensation and mobility preferred.
• Demonstrated success implementing large scale programs / projects.

Travel Required

30% Domestic and International

Citizenship

Authorized to Work in the US

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  80% onsite and 20 % remote.
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. 
• Speaking:  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): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. 
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs at least several times a month.
• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs at least several times a month.
• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools at least several times a month.
• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. 
• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. 
• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice. 
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. 
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Salary range:

Salary range based on the required profile: $165,000 - $185,000 annually.   Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits:  Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria.  These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice..

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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:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

Flexible

Job Family:

Leadership

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