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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

HR Business Partner 3

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$110k - $125k/yr+ Performance-based bonus
Expert
Bachelor's
Herndon, VA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Dulles, VA, USA
HybridOn-site presence required 60% of the time, including weekly attendance.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or a combination of education and appropriate work experience.
  • Nine years of progressive human resources experience as an HR business partner.
  • Four years of experience working in a multifunctional international environment.
  • Professional in Human Resources, Senior Professional in Human Resources, Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, or Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional certification.
  • Ability to travel independently and at short notice.
  • Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including daily computer and office-equipment use, prolonged sitting, speaking and hearing in meetings, standing and walking in office and production areas, and wearing required personal protective equipment; steel-toed shoes and appropriate hearing and eye protection may be needed during shop-floor visits.
Responsibilities
  • Develop advisory partnerships with key leaders to influence strategic decisions and align human-capital strategies with business outcomes.
  • Balance support and advocacy for the business and employees; identify potential risks and future issues, deescalate conflict, and recommend initiatives that promote a positive corporate culture.
  • Explain human resources policies and processes and promote standard solutions while accounting for specific needs; drive complex organizational initiatives.
  • Use knowledge of talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and organizational development to provide strategic guidance to the organization or complex business units.
  • Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends about business-segment human resources needs; examine processes, suggest improvements, and support foresight and strategic planning through data analytics.
  • Engage with employees, listen, and respond appropriately and promptly; use focus groups, exit interview data, and engagement surveys to identify engagement and productivity drivers and implement actions.
  • Identify complex employee-relations risks, conduct root-cause analysis, and develop preventative strategies; support employee-relations policies and programs that promote productive workplaces and consistency across business units.
  • Provide strategic direction on sensitive, high-profile employee-relations cases; lead complex investigations, prepare reports of findings, and recommend outcomes or next steps.
  • Coach leaders on complex employee-relations matters and analyze sensitive employee-relations data to identify patterns and inform strategic decisions.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional audits and investigations and act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for employees.
  • Work with leaders to forecast future talent demand and skills needs and develop plans to build, buy, or borrow talent; provide career coaching and support professional development goals.
  • Build internal talent pipelines through succession planning; follow up with management on recruiting-plan effectiveness and develop strategies for hard-to-fill positions.
  • Support the centralized recruiting team with strategic staffing solutions; meet with management to fill open positions, screen applicants, and conduct prescreen interviews.
  • Facilitate new-employee integration and onboarding; guide managers in performance management and development planning.
  • Contribute to professional development plans and training programs; support leadership development, succession planning, high-potential programs, and other talent-management initiatives.
  • Translate business challenges into briefs for Centers of Excellence partners and facilitate knowledge transfer to ensure human resources solutions are culturally aligned and technically sound.
  • Influence and advise on organizational transformation, connecting business leaders and employees and integrating the people strategy into change initiatives.
  • Assess change readiness and risks using organizational capacity analysis, data, and metrics; create and deliver change communications.
  • Coach managers to address resistance to change and employee concerns; monitor feedback and engagement impacts, identify and manage stakeholders, and help individuals and teams prepare for change.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Four years of experience in the aerospace industry.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
  • H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
  • Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
  • June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
  • Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
  • The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
  • The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
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