Interested? Here's your chance: Viasat is seeking a seasoned People & Culture (HR) Business Partner who will report to the P&C Manager and provide strategic direction across several global corporate functions. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with business and functional leadership, as well as centers of excellence (COEs), to develop HR strategies, drive change, and coach leaders. You'll play a key part in achieving our organizational objectives and aligning resource needs with our ambitious goals.
As part of our dynamic team, you'll connect business strategies with impactful people solutions to drive organizational success. You'll be a true partner and trusted advisor to global business areas, guiding on all matters related to people, organizational dynamics, and engagement.
The day-to-day
Lead with Strategy: Collaborate with leaders to translate business plans into data-driven people strategies that boost engagement and talent development.
Champion Employees: Advocate for employees while balancing their needs with business objectives. Help create a structure focused on retention.
Solve Complex Challenges: Dig deep to uncover the root cause of business and people issues and suggest solutions that support our strategic goals.
Build Trust Through Data: Use your business acumen to analyze data, make informed decisions, and present compelling insights that influence action.
Cultivate Collaboration: Role model HR best practices, build strong relationships with leaders, and drive innovation through cross-functional partnerships.
Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Champion our culture, navigate ambiguity with ease, and balance tactical and strategic needs in our evolving business.
What you'll need
A bachelor's degree/diploma (or equivalent experience) is required, with 4 years of experience in the HR field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Navigating the ever-changing landscape of federal and state labor laws is crucial for this role.
Experience working with a diverse, global workforce.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend solutions with a proactive problem-solving approach. A strong understanding of HR functions is also essential.
Track record of building trust and partnership with leaders across the globe, becoming a virtual champion for their HR needs, in addition serving as the global P&C business partner to facilitate core HR processes.
Experience leading and influencing organizational design and effectiveness using design thinking; fostering effective change management planning.
Excel in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, including coaching, training, change management, influence, and delivering compelling presentations.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are key.
Build and maintain positive, effective relationships at all levels.
Approach your work with a "can-do" attitude, streamlining processes, and proactively tackling challenges.
Adeptly navigates difficult conversations while maintaining strong relationships and handling conflict constructively.
Project management skills and experience leading a people-related project from start to finish.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and value collaborative teamwork.
A keen interest in our business and the ability to learn new things quickly are crucial.
Proficiency in MS Office and HR Information Systems.