Human Resources Business Partner

Company Overview

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defense and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Position Summary

The Human Resource business partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The successful HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with our HR department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Specific Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participates in the development and execution of HR strategies and goals.
• Partners with business leaders on business strategy development and organizational actions.
• Enables organizational capability – assessment, development, coaching etc.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Collaborates across HR to leverage& integrate HR offerings to provide business solutions.
• Administers annual HR programs (workforce planning, long term incentives, performance management, salary administration, bonus program, etc.)in partnership with Corporate HR groups and client management team.
• Uses external knowledge and knowledge of client group to bring forward recommendations for improvement to existing programs/practices/policies.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Participates in US Government proposal pursuits.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with a minimum of 5 years of HR generalist experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, manage change, and facilitate organizational development & evolution.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate – verbal &written – at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage employee relations cases.
• Experienced in addressing talent issues and creating a talent strategy.
• High competency in building relationships with other functions to provide strategic solutions
• Demonstrated an adept ability to coach leaders and respond to critical workforce needs
• Experience working in a multi-cultural, functional / matrix model organization
• Previous experience supporting multi-locations or remote employees.
• Ability to multi-task with a high degree of versatility and flexibility.
• Ability to prioritize and produce superior results under deadline pressure.
• Project management skills.

• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to problems related to employees, processes, systems and organizations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and O365 and HR information systems.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in the Department of Defense industry is highly desired.
• Experience supporting union employees is highly desired.
• Experience working on US Government proposals.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certifications
• Familiarity in using Workday

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com