BAE Systems · 3 hours ago
Dir II- Bus & HR Analytics
BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company seeking a Workforce Intelligence Leader to enhance their Human Resources function. The successful candidate will lead a team to develop and implement a workforce intelligence strategy that aligns with HR and business goals, while fostering partnerships and driving data-driven decision-making across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a workforce intelligence strategy to align with HR and business goals
Build and enhance a workforce intelligence team, setting a data and insights framework and mulit-year roadmap
Continuously evaluate and improve the workforce intelligence function to ensure long-term success, staying ahead of future trends and developments
Coach and mentor the team to be proactive consultants who understand customer needs and have technical and consulting capabilities
Build and foster strategic partnerships across the HR organization and with key business leaders with the goal of better understanding the needs and challenges of the organization, prioritization of best investments, and democratization of workforce insights to drive action
Build and lead a community of HR analytics experts to share knowledge, best practices, and drive consistency in solutions
Collaborate within the HR Technology and Workforce Intelligence team and with IT to design and implement data collection, storage, and reporting systems for workforce intelligence
Work with Data Privacy and IT Data Governance to establish a consistent approach to HR data governance, including access controls and data protection standards
Partner with both internal and external groups to develop and execute an HR benchmarking strategy & approach. This would include representing the BAE Systems HR function in key external analytics benchmarking partnerships
Identify and prioritize key analytics investments across the HR team to drive scale and efficiency
Provide strategic analysis and support to the CHRO and HR leadership on trends across BAE Systems
Help the HR team become more data-driven by providing coaching and guidance on using data effectively
Create accurate, engaging and actionable presentations that clearly communicate complex data insights
Develop a 'metrics that matter' framework and solution set to drive a consistent methodology for assessing process and outcomes across HR domains (e.g. talent acquisition, DE&I, talent management and more)
Collaborate with other analytics teams to build and maintain the infrastructure needed for successful analytics, including data storage and analytics tools
Lead the team in designing and maintaining self-service analytic tools (using suites such as Tableau & PowerBI)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 15 years of relevant experience is required
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. BAE Systems, Inc. will not offer sponsorship for this position
Consultative, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Detailed Oriented, Strategic Workforce Planning, Leadership, Communication, Business Acumen, Problem-Solving, SQL, Alteryx, Dataiku, PowerBI, Tableau, PeopleSoft, Program Management
Data Analysis and Statistical Skills including statistical modeling and hypothesis testing
Technical Expertise including experience with data management tools and data visualization platforms
Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate findings clearly and persuasively to non-technical stakeholders. This involves storytelling and creation of compelling data narratives
Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify key business challenges and develop data-driven solutions
Proven experience in translating business needs into actionable solutions, consulting on HR data, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives
Experience working within the HR function – understanding the key capabilities, roles and products of the HR organization, challenges/opportunities, and understands how to work with and protect sensitive personal information
Experience working with and navigating IT and other technical functions to partner for access to tools, data, and other resources needed for success
Demonstrated business acumen understanding the business context and aligning analytics with organizational goals. Experience working with the business to understand key performance indicators, strategic priorities and operational challenges
Experience working across people or talent analytics organizations – representing their company in external partnerships to successfully lead benchmarking and relationship building to maintain a competitive edge for the future
A thought leader and strategic integrator across the HR function to help drive connection, integration, scale and consistency across analysis and solutions
Preferred
An advanced degree in business, economics, statistics, and/or HR
Company
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$142.2MKey Investors
Scottish EnterpriseU.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-06-19Grant· $12.36M
2024-09-18Grant· $9.6M
2023-12-11Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
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