Employee Development Initiatives Specialist (Contract)

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Job Description:

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Employee Development Initiatives Specialist (Contract) to join our Human Resources department based in Herndon, VA.

In this role you'll be a key contributor within the Talent organization, the Employee Development Initiatives Specialist will drive and support critical talent initiatives. Driving the effective execution and leveraging technology to enable key global HR lifecycle processes and employee development initiatives throughout the year. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Talent team operates with high quality, efficiency, and impactful support.

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!

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Implementing Region Wide HR projects, programs and processes

• Serve as the central point for data acquisition and governance, collaborating with HR Business Partners and HR digital teams to generate comprehensive analyses for key talent processes.

• Orchestrate the development of presentations, strategic planning, facilitation, and logistical support for talent-focused engagements.

• Administer Airbus development programs, ensuring smooth operational flow.

Delivering high quality, customer-focused service

• Contribute to internal communications by producing visually engaging materials, including Google Slides, infographics, and other content.

• Lead data-driven insights related to Learning, Development, and Talent Management programs through robust analytics and reporting.

• Act as a liaison with HR Business Partners on the operational aspects of talent initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

Your Boarding Pass:

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, business or related degree

• 3-5 years of experience within an HR function

• 2+ years of experience in leading and coordinating significant operational initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative

• Proven ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable and insightful reports

• Strong problem-solving skills with the agility to adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic setting

• A proactive mindset with a desire to understand the complexities of organizational challenges and opportunities

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capabilities

• 5% domestic travel involved

• Authorized to Work in the US

• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectations

• Ability to excel in a complex, matrix organization

• Well-organized, self-directed, and an engaged, collaborative team player

• Customer focused with a strong business orientation

• Demonstrated ability to take ideas and concepts and turn them into a reality.

• Strong analytical skills

• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a strong ability to handle detail and deliver accurate work in a timely manner

• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences

• Written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, as well as effective result-oriented problem solving skills.

• Experience with HRIS tools

• Technical Systems proficient

Preferred:

• Experience in Aerospace industry

• Experience working in a multi-functional international environment

• SHRM- CP or PHR certification

• Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment law, and HR regulations

• French, German, or Spanish language skills

• Workday proficiency

• Google Workspace proficiency

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite 60%

• Remote 40%

• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.

• Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.

• Speaking: Daily 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): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.

• Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

• Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.

• Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

• Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.

• Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.

• Travel: Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

• Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor

Successful candidates for this role must have ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization.

This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

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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.

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