Senior Manager, Human Resource Employee Partner, Dallas (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney · Grand Prairie, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $191,000 / year
- Grand Prairie, TX
Job highlights
- Partner with leaders on HR initiatives and employee relations.
- Drive employee engagement and develop high-performing teams.
- Manage HR processes including recruiting and performance.
- Conduct investigations and ensure HR compliance.
- Support a positive and ethical workplace culture.
About the role
Senior Human Resources Employee Partner
Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, Human Resource Employee Partner for their Dallas, Texas facilities. This onsite role supports over 75 front-line leaders and more than 450 employees across three plants, focusing on a management-represented hourly workforce. If you are passionate about employee relations and ready for a challenging, growth-oriented opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, fostering a strong performance culture, enhancing employee engagement, and resolving complex employee matters.
- Coach and develop leaders to build innovative, high-performing teams aligned with the RTX People Strategy.
- Lead the implementation of employee relations, leadership development, and communication strategies to advance organizational objectives.
- Solve complex organizational problems that are critical to employees, leaders, and the HR function.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and functional excellence.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders, providing expert advice and counsel on employee-related and organizational matters.
- Act as an employee advocate and coach to both employees and leaders.
- Partner with leadership to implement and promote HR programs that support business goals in a complex matrix environment.
- Support the People Strategy through positive employee relations and proactively address engagement risks.
- Drive employee engagement strategy using available data and tools, including employee surveys.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning activities.
- Support recruiting and retention strategy, efforts, and programs.
- Execute core HR processes such as performance development, succession planning, and annual compensation planning.
- Collaborate effectively with the broader HR organization, specifically with Centers of Excellence (CoE), to ensure seamless delivery of HR processes and programs.
- Manage the recruiting and onboarding process for hourly associates.
- Conduct internal investigations with the highest professionalism, discretion, and integrity, recommending appropriate resolutions.
- Work with the Designated Employer Representative for the FAA Drug & Alcohol Program to ensure compliance.
- Drive HR compliance, ensuring standardization and consistency in the application of HR and Company practices and policies.
- Lead and support special projects as assigned.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources role; or an Advanced degree and 7+ years of experience in a Human Resources role.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- MBA/MS/MA in Human Resources or related field.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proven ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information.
- Solid background and experience in employee relations.
- Manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and ethical decision-making.
- Ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibilities.
- High degree of professional maturity and integrity in handling confidential information is essential.
- Fluency in Workday, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Key skills/competency:
- Employee Relations
- HR Business Partnering
- Leadership Development
- Performance Management
- Workforce Planning
- Recruiting
- Onboarding
- HR Compliance
- Investigation
- Organizational Development
Skills & topics
- Human Resources
- Employee Relations
- HR Business Partner
- Senior Manager
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Dallas
- Onsite
- Leadership Development
- Talent Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in employee relations, leadership development, and HR compliance, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase your impact: Quantify achievements in previous HR roles, demonstrating how you drove engagement and resolved complex issues.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience coaching leaders and handling confidential information with integrity.
- Research Pratt & Whitney: Understand their mission in aerospace and defense, and how your HR expertise can contribute to their success.
- Network and inquire: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn to gain insights and inquire about the hiring manager via email at *****@pratt-and-whitney.com.
Technical preparation
Master Workday for HRIS functions.,Develop advanced Excel skills for data analysis.,Create compelling PowerPoint presentations.,Practice conducting thorough internal investigations.
Behavioral questions
Describe coaching leaders through complex issues.,How do you ensure confidentiality with sensitive data?,Share an example of driving employee engagement.,How do you influence without direct authority?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Human Resources Employee Partner at Pratt & Whitney?
- As a Senior Human Resources Employee Partner at Pratt & Whitney, your key responsibilities include serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, coaching them to build high-performing teams, leading employee relations initiatives, driving engagement strategies, managing core HR processes like performance development and succession planning, and ensuring HR compliance. You will also conduct investigations and manage recruiting and onboarding for hourly associates.
- What qualifications are essential for this Senior Manager, Human Resource Employee Partner role?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of HR experience (or an Advanced degree with 7+ years) and U.S. citizenship due to government contracts. Strong communication skills, experience in employee relations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are also crucial.
- What specific experience is preferred for candidates applying to the Senior HR Employee Partner position at Pratt & Whitney?
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in HR or a related field, manufacturing experience, experience with Workday, PowerPoint, and Excel, and a proven ability to influence without direct supervisory responsibility. A solid background in employee relations and a commitment to positive workplace culture are also highly valued.
- How does Pratt & Whitney support employee development in this Senior Manager, Human Resource Employee Partner role?
- Pratt & Whitney emphasizes personal and professional growth. This role offers opportunities to learn from an engaging and supportive team, develop leaders, and contribute to organizational objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and functional excellence.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Human Resources Employee Partner position in Dallas?
- This position is classified as 'Onsite,' meaning employees will work primarily at the Dallas, Texas facilities. Commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
- Can I apply for the Senior Human Resources Employee Partner role if I am not a U.S. citizen?
- No, U.S. citizenship is a mandatory requirement for this role. This is because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems critical for the position.
- What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, Human Resource Employee Partner role?