New Hire Onboarding & Engagement Program Manager

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Onboarding & Engagement Program Manager to design, implement, and manage comprehensive pre-boarding, onboarding, and assimilation programs for our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a seamless and engaging experience for new hires that is tied to our employer brand and that leverages cutting-edge technology to prioritize employee experience and efficiency. This role will also be responsible for building an offboarding program and identifying engagement touchpoints to enhance the candidate and employee experience.
This role will report to our Senior Manager of Career Mobility & Programs & in our Talent Acquisition & Career Mobility COE will collaborate closely with many stakeholders across the organization to ensure a cohesive and effective onboarding process.
Responsibilities include:

• Lead the design and manage a reimagined new employee onboarding program and processes that enables efficiency for the new hire and hiring team and reinforces the new hire's decision to join our company through seamless and thoughtful experience.
• Own the overall onboarding experience that holistically looks at engagement touchpoints, process steps, communications, trainings, various requirements, new hire setup, and all the facets that enable an employee to be setup for success.
• Collaborate with TA Technology and selected vendors to implement an onboarding module that facilitates a stronger new hire experience, manager engagement, and day one readiness.
• Partner with the Talent Development & Learning organization to redesign materials and flow of orientation and assimilation materials and resources.
• Collaborate with IT, Facilities, Security to ensure a cohesive experience for the new hire and hiring manager.
• Lead a cross-sector HR team from different business units to continuously improve all aspects of the onboarding experience and ensure our programs meet ongoing enterprise, sector, and local needs.
• Develop and manage year one retention programs to support new hire success and engagement.
• Design, manage, and analyze, various survey data to identify emerging needs and gaps in the onboarding and assimilation experience.
• In collaboration with HR Compliance, design, implement, and manage an offboarding program prioritizes knowledge transfer of the former employee while maintaining a consistent focus on employee experience and introduces the alumni community.
• Partner with the Talent Attraction team to embed the employer brand throughout the entire career mobility lifecycle.

What you will get:

• Opportunity to own a program and impact the new hire, assimilation, career mobility journey for a 40,000 person company.
• Work for mission driven company Where Purpose Connects and We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization and external partners.
• Flexible work options to support the balance in your life. Hybrid work environment. Fully remote work can be considered.
• 9/80 schedule and up to 6% match, with immediate vesting, on 401(k) contributions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years' experience or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in designing and implementing onboarding programs and processes
• Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage various stakeholders in a highly matrixed organization.
• Advanced project management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of employer branding and its impact on the employee experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret survey data and identify areas for improvement.
• Experience in developing and implementing retention programs and strategies.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with a focus on improving the employee experience.
• Proactive, Self-Starter with a growth mindset and positive attitude.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with onboarding technology and platforms.
• Experience managing vendor relationships.
• Project management credentials, such as a PMP.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Experience in designing and implementing offboarding programs.
• Experience implementing new HR technology.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.