Director of People Management

The Aerospace Corporation

Director of People Management leading strategic people management initiatives at Aerospace Corporation. Overseeing employee relations, performance management, and mentoring staff in a key HR role.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $144,800 - $217,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop guidance regarding employment policies and employment practices; achieve resolution of complex issues such as misconduct, accommodation requests, and performance deficiencies
Leading, mentoring and training two professional staff members
Oversee and conduct investigations, recommendations, and the drafting of comprehensive reports
Provide expert direction, guidance, and consulting on a wide range of complex employee relations issues
Perform as subject matter expert (SME) and process owner in the performance evaluation processes; keep abreast of external performance management trends
Develop and provide training on all aspects of goal setting, feedback, performance review preparation, and discussions, to include Workday systems usage
Interpret and research policies and procedures, incorporating knowledge of state and federal employment laws (i.e., ADA, FMLA, EEO) and practices to recommend resolutions
Partner with management, Strategic People Partners (SPPs), and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
Initiate and develop People Operations special projects
Prepare and manage dept annual budget
Analyze employee relations metrics to provide insights into data trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Behavioral Sciences, or related discipline
Ten or more years of experience in Human Resources, including five or more years of direct experience in employee relations
Experience coaching and consulting with managers and employees
Knowledge and understanding of effective employee relations practices; knowledge of federal, state, and local laws applicable to employment
Experience with conflict resolution strategies
Strong project and time management skills; extremely organized and able to work across multiple departments and stakeholders
Ability to produce and analyze employee relations metrics
Experience using any employee relations case management software package
Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 4 to 6 times per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsconflict resolutionperformance evaluationgoal settingfeedbackperformance review preparationdata analysiscase management softwareemployment policiesemployment laws

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtrainingconsultingorganizational skillsproject managementtime managementcommunicationrelationship buildingproblem solving