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Viasat · 1 day ago

Talent Partner - Engineering

Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that can change the world. The Talent Partner will play a key role in shaping the organization’s approach to talent acquisition and management, overseeing recruitment processes and developing talent strategies aligned with business needs.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the delivery of effective recruitment, working closely with business leaders, hiring managers, business partners and Talent Acquisition Operations team on recruiting, sourcing and administration of the process (interview scheduling, offer admin etc.)
Lead the delivery of centrally driven succession planning activity, where initial focus will cover critical roles
Embed globally consistent talent management practices and frameworks as they are rolled out from the Talent Center of Excellence, avoiding bespoke localized approaches
Partner with the P&C Business Partner to develop talent capability
Lead with a data-driven mindset, leveraging internal and external talent data and analytics to identify trends to inform the business talent agenda & decision making
Lead succession planning and talent pipeline management across business areas
Partner with leaders to develop strategic workforce plans, including the identification of future capability needs, and align workforce planning accordingly
Drive strategic talent sourcing initiatives in partnership with Talent Acquisition Operations team to ensure a strong pipeline of critical and high-potential talent
Develop and deploy high-potential and critical talent retention strategies, ensuring robust career development and mobility opportunities
Champion Viasat culture and inclusion principles in all talent decisions and processes
Provide proactive insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders on talent risks, opportunities and interventions

Qualification

Talent acquisitionSuccession planningTalent managementStakeholder engagementData-driven decision makingProject managementCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

8+ years of proven experience in talent initiatives, including talent acquisition and recruitment, including stakeholder engagement and end-to-end process delivery- with Engineering talent
Strong understanding of succession planning and core talent management practices
Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, acting as a credible advisor
Experience embedding consistent global or organization-wide frameworks and processes
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
Analytical mindset with ability to use data and insights to inform decisions
US citizenship required

Preferred

Experience in strategic workforce planning and capability mapping
Exposure to talent identification, assessment, and development practices (e.g., high-potential programmes, career mobility frameworks)
Experience in designing and implementing talent pipelines and succession plans across multiple business areas
Ability to work in a complex global organization
Previous experience in an HR Business Partner, Talent Management or Talent Development role

Benefits

Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.16B
Key Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M

Leadership Team

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Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
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Don Buchman
President Aviation
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