People & Culture Business Partner, Finance & Marketing

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We would like to share an exciting opportunity for a People & Culture (HR) Business Partner to join our dynamic team supporting our global Finance and Marketing functions! This role partners closely with business and functional leadership and centers of excellence to develop HR strategy, drive change and coach leadership in order to attain the organization's objectives and to align its resourcing requirements.

We are looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. You will work in a collaborative and inclusive environment, where we value diverse perspectives and support continuous learning. Enjoy industry-leading benefits and unmatched career growth opportunities. Our team is fearless in the pursuit of new ideas and uncompromising in our quest to become the world's first truly global Internet Service Provider.

Interested? Here's your chance: As the functional P&C Business Partner, you will connect with leaders and employees daily, serving as a trusted advisor to inspire a culture of engagement, implement impactful strategic people solutions, and enhance awareness of key topics that drive organization success. This is your opportunity to make a real impact, playing a key part in achieving our organizational objectives and aligning resource needs with our ambitious goals.

• Lead with Strategy: Collaborate with leaders to translate business plans into data-driven people strategies and organizational capability that boost engagement and talent development into results.
• Champion Employees: Advocate for employees while balancing their needs with business objectives and contribute to creating an organizational structure that supports retention.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Dig deep to uncover the root cause of business and people issues and suggest solutions that support that align with and support strategic business objectives.
• Build Trust Through Data: Use your business acumen to analyze data, make informed decisions, and present compelling insights that influence action.
• Cultivate Collaboration: Role model HR best practices, establish credibility and trust to build strong relationships with leaders, and drive innovation through cross-functional partnerships.
• Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Champion our culture, successfully navigate ambiguity with ease, embrace challenges and balance tactical and strategic needs in our evolving business.
• Set Clear Goals and Expectations: Clearly define the team's objectives, outlining success metrics and deadlines. Ensure everyone understands their roles and how they contribute to the overall goal.
• Provide Support and Resources: Supports the organization through transformation activities and integration efforts. Develops and drives company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., reward cycles, employee engagement efforts, workforce planning, and organizational change). Identify any roadblocks the team faces and offer solutions or resources to overcome them.
• Motivate and Inspire: Recognize and celebrate achievements, both big and small. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that keeps the team engaged.
• Job Complexity: This role requires strategic partnership, guiding multiple teams and collaborating with leaders on impactful initiatives aligned with the organization's vision. It champions innovation, fostering a culture of exploration and establishing frameworks to implement groundbreaking ideas. The successful candidate will identify and solve complex strategic challenges, navigate uncertainties with innovative solutions, and leverage diverse perspectives to drive transformative change.
• Required Supervision: Highly autonomous partner with strong decision-making skills. Drives strategic initiatives and empowers teams, fostering accountability for impactful results. Analyzes risks and opportunities to inform strategic and operational choices. Provides insightful guidance to executives, leveraging deep understanding of organizational goals, market dynamics, and industry trends.
• Expertise: A strong partner with advanced skills in planning, organization, and stakeholder management. Continuously hones industry expertise and drives thought leadership, shaping strategic direction. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging benchmarks and fostering collaboration to spread best practices and drive innovation.
• Influence: This individual excels at communication, influencing stakeholders with clear, tailored messages. They navigate complex discussions, drive collaboration, and build strong relationships. Their leadership fosters a high-performance culture, exceeding expectations through personal example and mentorship.

• A bachelor's degree/diploma (or equivalent experience) is required, with 5 years of experience in the HR field, ideally prior Business Partner/HR Generalist experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws.
• Data-driven with the ability to analyze data, understand trends, and develop recommendations for action through a personal initiative for problem-solving.
• Solid understanding of all HR functions. Experience of building trust and partnership with leaders across the globe, becoming a virtual champion for their HR needs, in addition serving as the global P&C business partner to facilitate core HR processes.
• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and interpersonal to include coaching, training, change management, influence, and delivering compelling presentations.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and effective relationships at all levels.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are key.
• Ability to challenge confidently while maintaining credible relationships, as well as handling a range of difficult conversations and situations.
• Experience leading and influencing organizational design and effectiveness using design thinking; fostering effective change management planning.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and value collaborative teamwork.
• Project management skills and evidence of leading a people related project from start to finish.
• Team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
• Keen interest in our business and ability to learn quickly
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS applications (Workday preferred)

• Prior experience with M&A integration is a plus
• Experience supporting a Finance or Marketing organization is a plus
• Prior experience working with a global workforce

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.