HR People Partner

Job Description Job Title: HR People Partner Working Pattern: Fulltime - Onsite Working location: Indianapolis, IN This is an exciting opportunity as a People Partner within Rolls-Royce where you will play a critical role in supporting Manufacturing Operations in Indianapolis. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. What you will be doing: With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to manage relationships within the Defense business and will be responsible for delivering the people strategy as a member of the Defense People Partner Team. Elements of the people strategy include organization design and development, upskilling of leadership and functional capabilities, effective Talent and Succession management, and ensuring effective Performance Enablement. Key Accountabilities: Support the functional business leadership teams in setting the medium-term strategy and business plan, bringing HR insights to the process Coach the business leadership teams in handling sensitive or complex HR issues, contract administration, and in their own personal development including meeting Rolls-Royce leadership expectations Provide effective employee relations adhering to our bargaining contracts. Resolve grievances at relevant level. Bring challenge and perspective to the business agenda, particularly ensuring the development of the talent, performance enablement, and leadership Coach and develop senior leadership in the region to develop people strategies that align to the business needs and their short, medium and long term business goals. Who were looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Basic Requirements: Associates degree in 7+ years of Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in Human Resources, OR Bachelors degree with 5+ years of Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in Human Resources, OR Masters degree with 3+ years of Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in Human Resources, OR JD/PhD, OR 9+ years of Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in Human Resources in lieu of a degree In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Preferred Requirements: Masters degree in Business or Human Resources Experience using Organization Development to enhance performance Prior experience in a union environment, contract administration, and grievance resolution Experience of operating within an HR Shared Service delivery model Prior experience working with leadership across a multi-site manufacturing operation Workday experience Experience managing employee relations cases, talent development and enabling culture change including driving diversity and inclusion Experience working with a global team and / or in a highly matrixed environment What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. Relocation assistance is available for this position. #CLODEF #CLOLI #LI-Onsite Job Category Human Resources Job Posting Date 01 Aug 2025; 00:08 Pay Range $103,844 - $168,747-Annually Location: Indianapolis, IN Benefits Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planets vital power needs.