Honeywell

Sr Director HR

Honeywell • $160K — $200K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
  • Experience in organizational design and workforce planning.
  • Proficient in succession planning and performance management.
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems for data management.
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic HR leadership aligned with business objectives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, influencing and coaching them.
  • Deliver unbiased feedback on organizational effectiveness and talent.
  • Lead workforce planning and ensure alignment with business strategy.
  • Drive talent strategies for attraction, development, and retention.
  • Analyze HR data to inform decisions and influence leadership.
  • Build relationships to promote a culture of high performance and inclusion.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with senior executives and influence strategic decisions.
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, transformation-oriented environment.
  • Leadership role within a diverse and collaborative HR team.
  • Access to professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Involvement in comprehensive talent and organizational strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior Director Human Resources, you will lead and oversee Honeywell Aerospace's people strategy for the Chief Technology Office (CTO) and drive Engineering and Program Management functional excellence across each of the businesses. This senior HR leadership role partners directly with the SVP, Chief Technology Officer and works closely with the CTO Sr Leadership Team and functional executives to architect and deliver talent and organizational strategies that directly enable business outcomes.

This role goes beyond traditional HR partnership - it requires strong business acumen, executive-level presence, and change leadership, with accountability for organizational design, workforce planning, talent architecture, succession planning, and leadership coaching across the client group.

Given the size and maturity of the leadership population supported, this role requires prior experience partnering with senior executives, as well as operating independently in a lean HR model where both strategic leadership and hands-on problem solving are essential.

You will report to the Vice President HR - IT & CTO and operate in a highly matrixed, fast-paced, and transformation-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic HR Leadership & Executive Partnership
  • Provide strategic direction and executive-level HR leadership aligned to business priorities and long-term growth objectives.
  • Partner directly with executives, serving as a trusted advisor capable of influencing, challenging, and coaching at the highest levels of the organization.
  • Deliver candid, unbiased coaching, advice, and feedback to leaders on performance, organization effectiveness, talent, and culture.
  • Apply a data-driven, market-aware approach to HR solutioning, balancing enterprise standards with business-specific needs.
  • Lead organizational design and workforce planning to ensure structure, roles, and capabilities align with current and future business strategy.

Organizational Design, Workforce Planning & Change Leadership

  • Own and execute organization effectiveness fundamentals, including census management, headcount governance, role clarity, and span-and-layer effectiveness.
  • Assess and manage labor costs, workforce productivity, and efficiency to support sustainable business performance.
  • Drive and lead organizational changes, staying aware of external market dynamics and evolving ways of working to enable growth.

Talent Architecture, Succession & Performance Enablement
  • Architect and drive end-to-end talent strategies to attract, develop, retain, and deploy talent aligned to business priorities.
  • Ensure succession plans are robust, realistic, and actively maintained for critical and leadership roles.
  • Identify emerging and high-potential talent and create development pathways that enable internal mobility and leadership growth.
  • Raise the performance bar through disciplined performance management, calibration, and differentiation across leadership teams.

Data-Driven HR & Analytical Rigor
  • Leverage HR data and analytics to diagnose issues, inform decisions, and influence leaders.
  • Personally pull, analyze, and interpret data as needed, particularly in environments with evolving tools or imperfect data.
  • Demonstrate strong working knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis) to support workforce, talent, and performance decisions.

Leader Coaching, Culture & Engagement
  • Build strong, inclusive relationships that foster trust, transparency, and accountability across the organization.
  • Influence leaders to actively engage their teams and promote a culture of high performance, well-being, inclusion, and diversity.
  • Model transparent coaching and feedback practices that accelerate leadership capability and organizational effectiveness.

HR Team Leadership & Enterprise Collaboration
  • Lead and develop a team of HR professionals, providing direction, coaching, and development to build a high-performing HR organization.
  • Partner closely with Regional HR Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and HR Transformation teams to ensure alignment and execution of enterprise initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and ethical standards.


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
  • Experience in organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management.
  • Experience in HRIS systems

WE VALUE
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
  • Executive presence with the confidence and credibility to operate effectively with highly experienced leaders.
  • Strong change leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfort balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
  • Experience in large, global, or technology-driven organizations (preferred).
  • Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Knowledge of local employment laws and regulations.

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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Discover the range of career opportunities at Honeywell, from engineering to sales, and contribute to our mission of shaping the future. Our hiring process is designed to find not just the right skills but also the right fit for Honeywell's culture.

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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
* Ladders Estimates

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