Rolls-Royce

Engineering & Manufacturing

HRPeoplePartner-Defense

$104–168k Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“HR People Partner - Defense at Rolls-Royce. Skills: People Strategy, Organization Development, Talent Management. Mobilizing the people strategy. Driving the business plan”

Industry & Context.

Engineering & Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Support business problems from an organization development perspective; using data and tools to identify the levers which will maximize organizational performance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate's degree in 7+ years of Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in Human Resources, Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in Human Resources, Master’s degree with 3+ years of Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in Human Resources, JD/PhD, 9+ years of Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in Human Resources in lieu of a degree, U. S. Citizen or U. S. Permanent Resident

Nice to Have

Master’s degree in Business or Human Resources, Experience using Organization Development to enhance performance, Experience of operating within an HR Shared Service delivery model, Workday experience, Experience managing employee relations cases, talent development and enabling culture change, Experience working with a global team and / or in a highly matrixed environment

What You'll Do.

Mobilizing the people strategy

Driving the business plan

Coaching leadership team

Handling sensitive people issues

Supporting business problems

Developing talent plans

Managing employee relations

Delivering resourcing plans

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working collaboratively with our broad people team network including our Global People Services team.

Full Job Description

## **Job Description** **Job Title:****HR People Partner - Defense** **Working Pattern: Fulltime** **Working location: Indianapolis, IN** As a People Partner within Rolls-Royce you will play a critical role in supporting the People Strategy. The People Partner will be expected 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. **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. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. 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

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