Senior People & Culture Generalist — HR Partner (Hybrid)

AeroVironment; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a People & Culture Generalist, Sr. to support HR compliance, engagement, performance management, and policy development.

The role partners with the P&C Business Partner team to provide guidance across all locations. It is hybrid, located in Simi Valley, CA or Herndon, VA, with on-site requirements. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HR, strong communication, and a collaborative attitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in human resources.
• Knowledge of onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborative, cross-functional work style; capable of guiding leaders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver value-added HR services to leaders and employees across P&C objectives.
• Provide day-to-day P&C support and policy guidance to staff and managers.
• Coach leaders on performance, development, and basic employment law compliance.
• Assist in development and execution of P&C policies and procedures; drive process improvements.
• Support Workday HR processes (talent acquisition, separations, promotions) and maintain records.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

HR experience

Federal/state/local laws

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a People & Culture Generalist, Sr. to support HR compliance, engagement, performance management, and policy development.

The role partners with the P&C Business Partner team to provide guidance across all locations. It is hybrid, located in Simi Valley, CA or Herndon, VA, with on-site requirements. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HR, strong communication, and a collaborative attitude.