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Sr HR Director

Honeywell Aerospace
  • Phoenix, AZ
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    As a Senior Director Human Resources, you will create, lead and oversee the talent and people strategy within a portion of Honeywell Aerospace's Electronic Solutions global team; specifically, supporting the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Avionics' product portfolio CTO and that leader's direct leadership team. This role will architect and deliver talent and organizational strategies that directly support the engineering strategy and driving ever improving business outcomes.

    This role goes beyond traditional HR partnership - it requires strong business acumen, executive‑level presence, and change leadership skills, with accountability for organizational design, workforce planning, talent architecture, succession planning, and leadership coaching across the client group.

    Given the size and maturity of the leadership population supported, this role requires prior experience partnering with senior executives, as well as operating independently in a lean HR model where both strategic leadership and hands‑on problem solving are essential.

    You will report to the Vice President HR - Electronic Solutions and operate in a highly matrixed, fast‑paced, and transformation‑oriented environment.

    YOU MUST HAVE

    • 8 plus years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior‑level HR business partnering.
    • Demonstrated business acumen and experience supporting senior executives in complex, highly collaborative, and high‑expectation environments.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop long range strategies and execute through detailed planning and matrix alignment
    • Executive presence with the confidence and credibility to operate effectively with highly experienced leaders.
    • Strong capability in organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management.
    • Strong change leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
    • Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive insight, decisions, and influence.
    • Experience leading and developing HR teams in lean, matrixed organizations.

    WE VALUE

    • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
    • Experience in large, global, or technology‑driven organizations.
    • Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
    • Knowledge of local employment laws and regulations.

    "Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status."

    BENEFITS

    Beyond a performance-driven salary, you''ll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that''s advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you''re eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

    • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
    • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
    • 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
    • Employee assistance program and educational assistance
    • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
    • Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

    Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

    POSTING TIMELINE

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

    ABOUT US

    Join a company that''s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we''ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we''re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

    Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world''s aircraft, your work here has reach that''s rare to find anywhere else.

    Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we''re shaping what comes next.

    Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Strategic HR Leadership & Executive Partnership

    • Provide strategic direction and executive‑level HR leadership aligned to business priorities and long‑term growth objectives.
    • Partner directly with executives, serving as a trusted advisor capable of influencing, challenging, and coaching at the highest levels of the organization.
    • Deliver candid, unbiased coaching, advice, and feedback to leaders on performance, organization effectiveness, talent, and culture.
    • Apply a data‑driven, market‑aware approach to HR solutioning, balancing enterprise standards with business‑specific needs.

    Organizational Design, Workforce Planning & Change Leadership

    • Lead organizational design and workforce planning to ensure structure, roles, and capabilities align with current and future business strategy.
    • Own and execute organization effectiveness fundamentals, including census management, headcount governance, role clarity, and span‑and‑layer effectiveness.
    • Assess and manage labor costs, workforce productivity, and efficiency to support sustainable business performance.
    • Drive and lead organizational changes, staying aware of external market dynamics and evolving ways of working to enable growth.

    Talent Architecture, Succession & Performance Enablement

    • Architect and drive end‑to‑end talent strategies to attract, develop, retain, and deploy talent aligned to business priorities.
    • Lead annual Technical Talent Review processes ensuring skill mapping and succession planning throughout the engineering organization
    • Ensure succession plans are robust, realistic, and actively maintained for critical and leadership roles.
    • Identify emerging and high‑potential talent and create development pathways that enable internal mobility and leadership growth.
    • Raise the performance bar through disciplined performance management, calibration, and differentiation across leadership teams.

    Data‑Driven HR & Analytical Rigor

    • Leverage HR data and analytics to diagnose issues, inform decisions, and influence leaders.
    • Personally pull, analyze, and interpret data as needed, particularly in environments with evolving tools or imperfect data.
    • Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis) to support workforce, talent, and performance decisions.

    Leader Coaching, Culture & Engagement

    • Build strong, inclusive relationships that foster trust, transparency, and accountability across the organization.
    • Influence leaders to actively engage their teams and promote a culture of high performance, growth mindset, purpose driven, individual well‑being, and inclusion
    • Model transparent coaching and feedback practices that accelerate leadership capability and organizational effectiveness.

    HR Team Leadership & Enterprise Collaboration

    • Partner closely with other HRBP's Regional HR Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and HR Transformation teams to ensure alignment and execution of enterprise initiatives.
    • Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and ethical standards.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Strategic HR Leadership & Executive Partnership

    • Provide strategic direction and executive‑level HR leadership aligned to business priorities and long‑term growth objectives.
    • Partner directly with executives, serving as a trusted advisor capable of influencing, challenging, and coaching at the highest levels of the organization.
    • Deliver candid, unbiased coaching, advice, and feedback to leaders on performance, organization effectiveness, talent, and culture.
    • Apply a data‑driven, market‑aware approach to HR solutioning, balancing enterprise standards with business‑specific needs.

    Organizational Design, Workforce Planning & Change Leadership

    • Lead organizational design and workforce planning to ensure structure, roles, and capabilities align with current and future business strategy.
    • Own and execute organization effectiveness fundamentals, including census management, headcount governance, role clarity, and span‑and‑layer effectiveness.
    • Assess and manage labor costs, workforce productivity, and efficiency to support sustainable business performance.
    • Drive and lead organizational changes, staying aware of external market dynamics and evolving ways of working to enable growth.

    Talent Architecture, Succession & Performance Enablement

    • Architect and drive end‑to‑end talent strategies to attract, develop, retain, and deploy talent aligned to business priorities.
    • Lead annual Technical Talent Review processes ensuring skill mapping and succession planning throughout the engineering organization
    • Ensure succession plans are robust, realistic, and actively maintained for critical and leadership roles.
    • Identify emerging and high‑potential talent and create development pathways that enable internal mobility and leadership growth.
    • Raise the performance bar through disciplined performance management, calibration, and differentiation across leadership teams.

    Data‑Driven HR & Analytical Rigor

    • Leverage HR data and analytics to diagnose issues, inform decisions, and influence leaders.
    • Personally pull, analyze, and interpret data as needed, particularly in environments with evolving tools or imperfect data.
    • Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis) to support workforce, talent, and performance decisions.

    Leader Coaching, Culture & Engagement

    • Build strong, inclusive relationships that foster trust, transparency, and accountability across the organization.
    • Influence leaders to actively engage their teams and promote a culture of high performance, growth mindset, purpose driven, individual well‑being, and inclusion
    • Model transparent coaching and feedback practices that accelerate leadership capability and organizational effectiveness.

    HR Team Leadership & Enterprise Collaboration

    • Partner closely with other HRBP's Regional HR Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and HR Transformation teams to ensure alignment and execution of enterprise initiatives.
    • Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and ethical standards.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhoenix, AZ
    IndustryTravel, Transportation and Tourism
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1914
    Websitehttp://aerospace.honeywell.com/

    About Company

    Honeywell Aerospace innovates and integrates thousands of products and services to advance and easily deliver safe, efficient, productive and comfortable experiences worldwide.


    Our History

    The first autopilot in 1914, Charles Lindbergh’s first successful solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927, Amelia Earhart’s landmark flight in 1932, and the world’s first sonic boom in 1947, were all made possible because of aviation technology developed by Honeywell and its legacy companies.

    During World War II, the groundbreaking cabin pressurization system developed by Garrett, Honeywell’s integrated C-1 autopilot, and the Norden bombsight made high-altitude bombing first feasible. Sperry instruments and navigation gear, Bendix electronics, carburetors, wheels, and brakes, and Grimes lighting systems were widely used on World War II aircraft. These innovations were later implemented successfully in civilian aircraft, helping the post-war boom in passenger travel.

    In the 1950’s, Honeywell Aerospace and its legacy companies changed the face of flying with the development of the first gas-turbine engines and the ring laser gyroscope, which dramatically changed guidance and navigation forever. Sperry brought computer technology to the cockpit with electronic flight instrument systems, flight management systems and other digital technology, and Bendix introduced the first commercial weather radar system.Today, Honeywell Aerospace continues to innovate in the frontier of flight safety with traffic alert and collision avoidance technologies, the AlliedSignal Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, and systems that help pilots avoid severe weather and hazards such as lightning and wind shear. We at Honeywell Aerospace are proud of our contributions to aviation history, but we’re just as proud of the history we’re making today.

    We have created the state-of-the-art integrated Aircraft Environment Surveillance System for the Airbus A380, and our advanced flight management, power distribution, pneumatic, and landing systems will help A380 operators reach new heights of performance and efficiency.

    We are a leading supplier of products and systems for Boeing commercial airplanes, and our integrated avionics system for the Boeing 777 sets a new technology and reliability standard. Today, we are part of the team working to define technology concepts for the next Boeing airplane, the super-efficient 777.

    The general, experimental, and light business aviation industries also turn to our respected Bendix/King range of communication and navigation avionics, weather radars, flight controls, flight information services, and other products and services that help make flying safer, more affordable, and more enjoyable.

    Honeywell Aerospace continues to work to improve the capabilities of military forces, developing systems that power unmanned vehicles, avionics for jet fighters, weapon sensors for precision targeting, and upgrades that extend the lives of proven aircraft and vehicles. We’re part of the Lockheed Martin team working on the Joint Strike Fighter program, and we’re proposing a wide range of systems for the Army’s Future Combat System.

    For more than 40 years, Honeywell technology has helped with the exploration and creation of opportunities in space. Our products have been integral to Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon, and to every manned mission to space since. Today, the Space Shuttle is equipped with Honeywell’s Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem, and we’re reaching into the future of space technology, with our work for the anticipated shuttle successor, the Orbital Space Plane, the International Space Station, and our contributions toward creating a permanent orbiting scientific laboratory and workspace.

    As powered flight begins its second century, Honeywell Aerospace continues to make history with leading technology, reliable products and systems, superior service, and dedicated employees. The contributions of Honeywell, its legacy companies, and five generations of employees, have advanced the science of aviation to make flying the world’s safest form of transportation, while helping to protect our nation and explore the universe. We look forward to continuing our long tradition of developing and delivering innovative aviation systems that meet the current, and anticipate the future, needs of the customer.

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Avionicsunmatched
    • Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Business Skillsunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Employee Retentionunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
    • Green Businessunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Human Resources Analyticsunmatched
    • Human Resources Strategyunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Matrix Managementunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Pivot Tablesunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Succession Planningunmatched
    • Talent Managementunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Workforce Planningunmatched

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