Title:
Sr. Director- HR
KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:
We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.
The Defense and Technology Solutions (DTS) Senior People Director will serve as an integral member of the business unit’s senior leadership team. In line with the overall company strategy, this individual will work with leadership to lead the people strategy for DTS which is a growing $2B revenue business with approximately 7,000 employees across the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
The Senior People Director will be a strategic advisor and business partner to the SVP of DTS as well as other BU VPs and leaders. They will be expected to navigate, interact, and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization. It is essential that the successful candidate possess the interpersonal leadership capabilities to influence at the senior level of the company as well as foster an overall environment that supports people development, respect, integrity, innovation, quality, business excellence, superior performance, and a sense of urgency.
This role leads all aspects of the People strategy and initiatives to achieve this dynamic business unit’s financial, operational and employee objectives including but limited to Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement and Retention, Talent Development and Management, New Business and Proposal Support, Recognition and Rewards, People Analytics, Leadership Coaching and Guidance, Cross-Functional Collaboration and support of Mergers and Acquisitions.
The Defense and Technology Solutions Senior People Director provides leadership and development of a highly effective People team providing innovative Systems, Processes, and Communications in support of leaders and employees.
Key Qualifications:
The Senior People Director will be a strategic thinker and an effective People leader with experience building talent capabilities and innovative solutions to support growth. They will be a hands-on leader with deep business acumen, analytical skills, strategic insight, and sound judgment. They will have clearly proven themselves to be a critical contributing member of a senior management team and make contributions viewed to be of value to the company.
Specifically, they will also have:
Multifunctional People leadership experience for a large company or company division
Solid Strategic People background and capable of managing multiple areas, including experience across talent acquisition, learning and development, organization effectiveness/development, succession planning, performance management, compensation, employee relations/culture, etc.
Experience in government contracting as well as experience and/or knowledge of broader Energy markets and Consultancy.
Solid People leadership experience with a track record of partnering closely and effectively with senior executive leaders. This includes demonstrated success building, leading, and managing a People team, with an emphasis on development.
Experience serving as a confidante to multiple business leaders across all facets of human capital and business strategy. Must be willing to challenge point-of-views when necessary and offer alternative, constructive suggestions.
Demonstrated ability to turn complex trending data into meaningful executive decision-making, and workforce planning tools in support of large government services contracts.
While the successful candidate will be strategic, it is critically important that this executive also be a hands-on leader able to handle tactical business needs and understand financial impacts of talent on the business.
Strong executive presence and proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, including strong facilitation experience.
A strong reputation for building, developing, and leading a respected and business-oriented People team. Proven ability to get the most out of direct and indirect reports through influence and leadership. Decisive leader who sets high standards and drives performance; able to motivate, inspire, engage and develop a People organization to achieve results.
Embrace a values-driven, employee-care focused culture and supports a commitment to stakeholders inside and outside the company.
Ability to recruit, mentor and develop the next generation of leadership. In addition, this executive will be positive, driven, and energetic; able to roll-up their sleeves to get the job done in a lean environment. They will be able to deliver performance in a complex organization going through change.
Flexibility to travel to multiple locations in the United States as well as the UK and Australia
This Senior People Director will have an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity and lead the business unit through it. They will be a thought leader with an ability to develop, articulate, and execute a clear pragmatic strategy.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
