Strategic Business HR Manager

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Business HR Manager. This role serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership teams. You will lead processes to ensure world-class leadership and key talent development that supports organizational objectives, foster a high-performance culture, and leverage corporate and country HR partners to solve business problems. This position manages complex, matrixed relationships, collaborating effectively across the HR value chain. In this role, you will consult with, advise, coach, and partner with business leaders on people and organizational needs, ensuring alignment with the business strategy. The role also includes driving organizational effectiveness, including change management initiatives.

Additionally, this role will oversee global HR Export Compliance program management responsibilities, partnering with legal and export compliance teams.

This position reports to the Global Business HR Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Support: Partner strategically with assigned businesses to align HR initiatives with business objectives and goals. Maintain strong business literacy about the organization's financial position, culture, and competitive landscape. Provide coaching to executive and senior management teams to positively influence decision-making and business outcomes.
• Organizational Capability: Develop and implement talent strategies to attract, retain, and grow top talent within assigned businesses. Build a strong leadership bench and succession plan for each business unit.
• Performance Management: Drive employee engagement, productivity, and development through effective performance management systems.
• Training and Development: Collaborate with the Global Learning and Development team to design and deliver targeted training programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities.
• HR Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and analyze HR metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives and guide data-driven decisions.
• Collaboration: Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations, to integrate HR strategies and compliance programs effectively.
• Export Compliance Management: Lead the HR export compliance processes globally, including approvals, training, and development, ensuring strict adherence to relevant regulations and standards.

Key Attributes:

• Strong integrity, trustworthiness, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information and enforcing company policies.
• Adaptability and resilience to navigate changes and challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams, consulting with senior leaders, and articulating HR strategies effectively.
• Analytical thinking for monitoring HR metrics, making data-driven decisions, and addressing complex issues.
• Strategic thinking to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Deep understanding of export compliance regulations and standards.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and program management.
• Commitment to continuous learning for personal growth and for designing impactful training programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent work experience and skills are valued equally.
• Minimum of 7 years of HR management experience, ideally in high-tech or regulated industries.
• Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) or related areas is a plus.

At Keysight, we're committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to innovation and success. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of technology.

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***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA pay range: MIN $ 156,740.00- MAX $261,230.00

Colorado Springs, CO pay range: MIN $145,130.00 - MAX $ 241,880.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)