Director, Total Rewards Projects

Job Description What’s it like working at BAE Systems? In a word, Remarkable. BAE Systems is searching for a high energy, detail-oriented and innovative thinker to contribute toward achieving objectives of the Total Rewards Center of Expertise (COE). Key responsibilities include planning and executing Total Rewards projects to deliver competitive compensation and benefit programs that promote employee attraction, engagement and retention, as well as acting as HR lead for mergers and acquisitions in North America.
Reporting to the Vice President of Total Rewards, this role is located at the corporate headquarters in Falls Church, VA with flexibility on work location for the ideal candidate. Regular travel to Falls Church, VA is expected.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale, transformational Total Rewards projects that require stakeholder management across the enterprise;
• Plan, organize, and lead integrations or harmonization activities related to Total Rewards programs to achieve project objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget parameters;
• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment and integration of Total Rewards initiatives;
• Develop project strategies and plans, including stakeholder assessment, communications, leadership alignment, organization transition, change readiness, capability transfer, and end-user training;
• Develop and manage communications strategies for Total Rewards that educate employees to understand and value their company-sponsored pay and benefits programs;
• Support the Vice President of Total Rewards with ad-hoc reports and executive level presentations, as needed;
• Lead M&A and divestiture projects and processes for the HR function, spanning from due diligence to integration.

What you will get:

• Opportunity for career growth/long term opportunities;
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization and external partners;
• Flexible work options. 9/80 schedule allowing every other Friday off;
• 6% match, with immediate vesting on 401(k) contributions;
• Excellent benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO and personal holiday hours;
• Ability to participate in our Multicultural Network supporting several employee resources groups (ERGs).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience is required;
• Experience working large-scale compensation and benefits projects, as well as HR M&A due diligence and integration, that impact production, technical and executive populations;
• Proven experience as a project manager in a matrixed organization;
• Knowledge of Total Rewards fundamentals (compensation, benefits, global mobility, M&A)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Highly collaborative; able to influence and inspire team members and build broader consensus;
• Experience in creating Total Rewards communications/engagement strategies and tactics and the delivery of supporting communications materials;
• Ability to productively challenge and effectively influence others;
• Skills to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives and deliver against deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, yet effectively work across functions and organizational layers, including with senior management;
• Must be willing to travel up to 10-15%;
• 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PMP certification;
• Experience in project management related to implementation of job architecture, cloud-based HRIS, Total Rewards portals, wellness programs and other innovative offerings;
• Previous experience working for a government defense contractor;
• Preferred location is Falls Church, Virginia working a hybrid schedule with a mix of on-site and remote presence. If not local to this area, the position can be worked remote with travel.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $151300 - $257200

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.