Principal Human Resources Business Partner

Description

Leo is an initiative to increase broadband access through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit. Their goal is to provide fast, reliable, affordable internet to unserved and under-served places around the world. We’re investing in new technology that will impact millions of customers globally, including households, small businesses, and organizations. From designing satellite management systems to building solar panels, we create solutions that make technology more accessible. We’re aiming high. We want to help change the aerospace industry and close the global digital divide.

The Leo PXT team is looking for a talented and strategic Principal HRBP to help the Leo Technology teams develop and execute HR strategies that enable business priorities and foster the employee experience. As the Principal HRBP, this role will have to plan and execute work that touches all aspects of this unique business, from building workforce infrastructure to providing leadership coaching and driving HR functional excellence. We are seeking an experienced Principal HRBP who can effectively interact with the senior leadership team, possesses excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and works effectively across multiple geographies.


Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Develop and implement people plans and solutions that enable the business to meet their goals.
• Partner with Vice Presidents, Directors, and their leadership teams to develop the talent strategy needed to support our tremendous growth, and build a work environment where all employees can thrive and grow.
• Partner with central HR partner teams and COEs (compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations) to implement policies, programs, and scalable solutions aligned with business needs.
• Function as a strategic consultant to key leaders and their organizations; translate business needs into HR plans through active participation in strategic planning.
• Lead Organization and Leadership Reviews focused on succession planning, talent development, and organizational health priorities.
• Partner with the business on organizational design, workforce planning, and skills assessment and development.
• Review and analyze business metrics including data on retention and employee experience to recommend systemic improvements.
• Build systemic and scalable recruiting programs in partnership with the Leo talent acquisition team to create a sustainable pipeline of talent.


A day in the life
Work with executive leadership team to develop and implement organizational initiatives and solutions at scale.
Define people goals that are based on business drivers and tied to strategic priorities of the business.
Earn trust as a partner to the extended PXT leadership locally and regionally/globally.
Partner with business leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment and development.
Review and analyze business metrics including data on retention and employee experience in order to recommend systemic improvements.
Partner with the business to lead both annual and mid-year review processes which focus on performance management and talent development.


About the team
The Leo PXT team is a highly cross functional team. Given our startup nature, we work very closely across our COE (compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, etc.) and international teams to present one people view to the business. It's also a very mission-based organization where we get to be an intimate partner to bring that mission alive.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of Redmond, WA only.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of leadership work as an HR generalist, preferably in a high tech environment experience
- Experience working with global teams, driving organizational change initiatives, and developing talent management plans for a global organization
- Experience with high quality document preparation and presentation
- Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, or experience communicating complex information and solutions to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
- Can meet export control requirements by being a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree or above in human resources
- Experience building and leading teams in a matrix/managed culture
- Experience coaching and delivering messages related to performance to direct reports and support teams
- Experience in senior level leadership support, or experience with end-to-end project management
- Experience communicating clearly and effectively with different functional groups including senior business leaders, finance, HR and developers

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