Strategic People & Culture Partner

AV; Virginia; On-site; USD 123,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to act as a trusted consultant, balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution while ensuring compliance with government regulations, ITAR, and company policies.

The role partners with the business to drive workforce planning, talent development, total rewards execution, and culture initiatives that support mission-critical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5+ years as a P&C Business Partner.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices.
• Experience in a regulated environment (aerospace/defense/government contracting).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business to design and execute solutions in talent acquisition, change management, organizational design, process improvement, performance management, and communication.
• Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent optimization to support growth and program delivery.
• Lead performance management processes in partnership with P&C Talent Development, ensuring alignment with priorities.
• Identify high-potential talent development and support succession planning for critical roles.
• Coach leaders on engagement, leadership effectiveness, and communication strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ITAR/government contracting requirements, with audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Advanced degree MBA/MS

8+ years HR experience

3-5+ years as P&C Business Partner

Employment law knowledge

Regulated environment experience

Influence senior leaders

Analytical problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to act as a trusted consultant, balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution while ensuring compliance with government regulations, ITAR, and company policies.

The role partners with the business to drive workforce planning, talent development, total rewards execution, and culture initiatives that support mission-critical outcomes.