Honeywell

Senior Director - Human Resources, Forge & AI

Honeywell • $150K — $200K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, particularly in global technology or AI organizations.
  • Significant experience serving as an HR Business Partner to senior technology leaders (VP/SVP/C-level).
  • Deep expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and executive coaching.
  • Experience in supporting complex global organizations, especially with significant US and India workforce populations.
  • Proven success in leading large-scale organizational transformation initiatives.
  • Strong business acumen linking talent strategy to financial performance.
  • Excellent executive presence and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own headcount demand planning and workforce forecasts for a global technology organization.
  • Develop multi-year talent strategies aligned with AI/ML and product roadmaps.
  • Lead talent acquisition decisions for new capabilities and workforce needs.
  • Partner with Finance to optimize resource allocation and productivity.
  • Deliver workforce analytics and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Lead talent reviews and succession planning for technical and leadership teams.
  • Develop retention strategies focused on compensation and career progression.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility in work arrangements.
  • Access to advanced AI tools and analytics for decision-making.
  • Opportunities for executive coaching and leadership development.
  • Engagement with high-level decision-makers and strategic initiatives.
  • Involvement in large-scale organizational change initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

The Senior Director of Human Resources is the strategic HR business partner for Forge & AI, serving as a trusted advisor to the CTO and their senior leadership team. This role goes beyond traditional HR partnership and requires a business-minded executive who can influence organizational outcomes, shape talent strategy, drive workforce transformation, and enable business growth through people.

The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation-bringing deep expertise in workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, AI talent markets, leadership development, and change management. This leader will partner closely with engineering, AI/ML, and business leaders to build a high-performing organization capable of delivering Honeywell's AI and digital ambitions.

You will report directly to our VPHR, HTCS, Global Engineering, Forge & AI and Project Solutions and you'll work out of our Atlanta, GA location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • Own SIOP and headcount demand planning, including workforce forecasts, labor cost modeling, and investment prioritization for a 300-person global technology organization.
  • Develop and execute multi-year talent strategies aligned to Forge & AI's AI/ML, software, and product roadmap.
  • Lead build-versus-buy-versus-partner talent decisions for emerging capabilities and strategic workforce needs.
  • Partner with Finance and business leaders to optimize resource allocation and organizational productivity.
  • Deliver workforce analytics, talent insights, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.


Leadership Effectiveness & Succession
  • Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership assessments for the CTO leadership team.
  • Build robust succession pipelines for critical technical and leadership positions.
  • Coach senior leaders on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, executive presence, and team performance.
  • Advise leaders on scaling advanced tech organizations, managing complexity, and developing future-ready talent.


Critical Talent & Retention
  • Develop retention strategies focused on compensation, career progression, meaningful work, leadership quality, and capability development.
  • Lead the talent hypercare and engagement strategies for pivotal talent and high-impact contributors.
  • Partner with Compensation and Talent Acquisition to strengthen competitiveness in highly sought-after technology talent markets.
  • Monitor talent density and capability evolution across priority technical skill areas.

Organizational Design & Effectiveness
  • Lead organizational design initiatives supporting growth, transformation, productivity, and scalability.
  • Evaluate organizational structures, spans and layers, decision rights, and operating models to improve effectiveness.
  • Ensure talent and organizational strategies support innovation velocity and business performance.

Organizational Transformation & Change
  • Lead large-scale transformation and change management initiatives utilizing Prosci/ADKAR methodology and proven change frameworks.
  • Support enterprise transformation efforts related to AIML talent including hiring, compensation, EVP, employee engagement, and workforce modernization.


Early Careers & Talent Pipeline
  • Support early-career initiatives lead by the Engineering Transformation team.
  • Build sustainable talent pipelines for emerging technology capabilities and future workforce needs.
  • Create development pathways that cultivate future technical and leadership talent.

Executive Advisory
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO and senior leadership team on all people, talent, and organizational matters.
  • Challenge assumptions and provide data-driven recommendations on organizational strategy and talent decisions.
  • Translate HR strategy into measurable business outcomes, including productivity, innovation capacity, organizational effectiveness, and growth.
  • Influence executive decisions through credibility, business acumen, and deep understanding of technology organizations.
  • Operate as a key member of the Forge & AI leadership ecosystem.

AI-Forward HR Practice
  • Actively utilize AI (Copilot) and advanced analytics to increase productivity, decision quality, and speed of execution.
  • Apply AI technologies to workforce planning, talent analytics, organizational insights, reporting, and content creation.
  • Champion AI-enabled ways of working across HR and client organizations.
  • Partner with Engineering Transformation leaders to identify opportunities to improve workforce productivity through AI adoption.


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant experience supporting global technology, engineering, software, or AI organizations.
  • Proven track record serving as an HR Business Partner to VP-, SVP-, or C-level technology leaders.
  • Deep expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and executive coaching.
  • Experience supporting complex global organizations, including significant US and India workforce populations.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale organizational transformation and change initiatives.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to business performance and financial outcomes.
  • Excellent executive presence, influencing skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.

WE VALUE
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification.
  • Prosci Change Management certification or equivalent experience.
  • Experience supporting AI/ML, SaaS, cloud, platform engineering, or digital product organizations.
  • Experience with M&A integration and organizational transformation in technology environments.
  • Executive presence with the confidence and credibility to operate effectively with highly experienced leaders.
  • Strong change leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfort balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
  • Experience in large, global, or technology-driven organizations (preferred).


About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Honeywell Careers

Joining Honeywell offers more than just job opportunities; it's a chance to grow with a company known for leadership in innovation and diversity. As a global leader, Honeywell is where your professional journey can reach new heights through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Work You'll Do

At Honeywell, you'll be part of a team that drives digital transformation across industries. With a focus on sustainability and advanced technologies, Honeywell is not just preparing for the future; we're creating it. Our diverse and inclusive culture fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities in which we operate.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead in the marketplace with Honeywell's cutting-edge solutions. Our leadership in areas such as aerospace, building technologies, and performance materials allows you to engage in work that makes a difference. Honeywell is at the forefront of tackling global challenges with innovative technology that improves quality of life.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you're looking for an internship, a graduate role, or a leadership position, Honeywell offers a path to career success. Honeywell's commitment to professional growth is evident in our extensive training and development programs, aimed at expanding your skills and advancing your career.

Join a Dynamic Team

Honeywell's team culture is built on collaboration and respect. With a global team of professionals, you'll network with some of the brightest minds, working together to solve complex challenges. Our commitment to diversity and inclusive growth makes Honeywell not just a great place to work, but a place where your career can thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Honeywell is dedicated to providing employees with a life-work harmony through substantial benefits, including health, education, and retirement plans, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family. Our culture promotes quick learning, flexibility, and adaptation, which are critical in our fast-evolving industries.

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Learn more about Honeywell
Size
99,000 employees
Market Cap
$143.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$4.7 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
-2.6%
Revenue
$32.6 billion
NASDAQ
HON
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