Job Summary

The Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor, trusted consultant, and change leader for assigned business units. This role partners closely with business leaders to develop and implement people strategies that strengthen organizational performance, foster employee engagement and support AET's growth objectives.

The Senior HR Business Partner leads high-impact HR initiatives, advises on complex talent and organizational challenges, and shapes culture transformation efforts. This position requires a seasoned HR professional who blends strategic insight with hands-on execution, influencing business outcomes while building strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support business objectives and drive organizational performance. Talent Management: Lead talent review processes, succession planning, and career development initiatives to build strong leadership pipelines. Organizational Development: Design and implement organizational changes, restructures, and culture transformation initiatives. Performance Management: Partner with managers to address performance issues, develop improvement plans, and drive accountability across teams. Employee Relations: Serve as primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters, conducting investigations and providing resolution strategies. Change Management: Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and employee adoption. Workforce Planning : Analyze workforce data and trends to inform strategic decisions about staffing, skills development, and organizational design. Leadership Development: Design and deliver leadership development programs, coaching initiatives, and manager training sessions. Policy Development : Create, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices. Metrics and Analytics: Track and analyze key HR metrics to measure effectiveness of people programs and provide data-driven recommendations. Team Development : Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a team of HR professionals to ensure the effective delivery of HR services across the organization. Supervisory Responsibility Provide day-to-day guidance, project leadership, or informal supervision to HRBPs, Associate HRBPs, and Generalists. May lead matrixed project teams. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field required. 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP role. 3+ years of managing, developing and fostering the growth of direct reports. Demonstrated experience leading HR programs, resolving complex people or compliance issues, and influencing operational decisions. Advanced knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in HRIS platforms (ADP Workforce Now preferred) and business reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.). Proven experience in organizational development, change management, and talent management. Strong business acumen, judgment, and ability to translate HR insights into operational action. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using HR metrics and data. Demonstrated project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, SHRM-CP, PHR). Experience in consulting, engineering, or professional services environments.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $110,000- $120,000 annually based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position will occasionally be required to operate in a field environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET's Chief People Officer (CPO), AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.