Senior People & Culture Generalist

AeroVironment

. Provide support for Human Resource compliance, engagement, performance management, process improvement, and employee relations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSimi Valley • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resource compliance, performance management, and employee relations while effectively managing multiple projects and fostering collaboration across functions. Proficient in Workday and Microsoft Office tools, with a strong understanding of employment laws and policies.

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Human Resource CompliancePerformance ManagementWorkday ProficiencyEmployee RelationsProject Management

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Hard Skills

OnboardingCompensationBenefitsProcess ImprovementEmployment Law ComplianceTalent AcquisitionEmployee Records ManagementPolicy DevelopmentData AnalysisProgram Implementation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordWorkday

Industry Keywords

People & CultureEmployee EngagementPerformance ManagementITAR ComplianceEAR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support for Human Resource compliance, engagement, performance management, process improvement, and employee relations
Develop partnerships across the People & Culture team to deliver service to leaders and employees
Provide general People & Culture support and respond to employee and manager inquiries
Partner with P&C Business Partners on coaching, counseling, career development, employment law compliance, and disciplinary actions
Assist with developing, executing, interpreting, and improving P&C policies and procedures
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Complete Workday business processes supporting the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, separations, and promotions
Maintain paper and online employee records
Manage or support employee separation and exit processes
Manage or support global employee programs, events, P&C projects, and approved business strategies
Identify and execute process improvements and efficiencies
Act as an AeroVironment employer brand ambassador

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
5+ years of related experience working in human resources
Knowledge and understanding of onboarding, performance management, compensation, and benefits
Current understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional areas
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects successfully
Proficiency in Microsoft Operating Systems, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Prior Human Capital Management system experience; Workday preferred
Experience with multiple large, company-wide program implementations
Ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, asylee/refugee, or person approved for an export license, as required for ITAR/EAR compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K with company matching
9/80 work schedule
Paid holiday shutdown