Employee Development Initiatives Specialist (Contract)

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<p><span>Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at <a href='mailto:USCareers@airbus.com' target='_blank'>USCareers@airbus.com</a></span></p><p></p><ul><li><a href='https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf' target='_blank'>Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a></li><li><a href='https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PayTransparencyPoster.pdf' target='_blank'>Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination</a>  (English)</li><li><a href='https://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/federal-contractor-pay-transparency-spanish.pdf' target='_blank'>Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación</a> (Spanish)</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><span><b><b>Job Description:</b></b></span></p><p><b><b>Airbus </b></b>is<span> looking for a </span> <b><span>Employee Development Initiatives Specialist</span></b> <b><b>(Contract</b><span>)</span></b><span> </span><span> to join our <b>Human Resources</b> team</span><b><span>.</span></b></p><p></p><p>In this role within the Talent organization, the Employee Development Initiatives Specialist will  drive and support critical talent initiatives. Driving the effective execution and leveraging technology to enable key global HR lifecycle processes and employee development initiatives throughout the year. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Talent team operates with high quality, efficiency, and impactful support.</p><p></p><p><b>This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Meet the team:</b></p><p><span>Working in our Human Resources department, it’s our mission to help support Airbus’ greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience.</span></p><p></p><p><b><b>Your Challenges:</b></b></p><ul><li><p>Implementing Region Wide HR projects, programs and processes</p></li><li><p>Serve as the central point for data acquisition and governance,  collaborating with HR Business Partners and HR digital teams to  generate comprehensive analyses for key talent processes.</p></li><li><p>Orchestrate the development of presentations, strategic planning,  facilitation, and logistical support for talent-focused engagements.</p></li><li><p>Administer Airbus development programs, ensuring smooth operational flow.</p></li><li><p>Delivering high quality, customer-focused service</p></li><li><p>Contribute to internal communications by producing visually engaging materials, including Google Slides, infographics, and other content.</p></li><li><p>Lead data-driven insights related to Learning, Development, and Talent Management programs through robust analytics and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Act as a liaison with HR Business Partners on the operational aspects of talent initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Other duties as assigned</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Your Boarding Pass:</b></b></p><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, business or related degree</li><li>3+ years of experience within an HR function.</li><li>2+ years of experience in leading and coordinating significant operational initiatives.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.</li><li>Proven ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable and insightful reports.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with the agility to adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic setting.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to understand the complexities of organizational challenges and opportunities.</li><li>Experience with HRIS tools</li><li>Google Workspace and Workday Systems Proficiency highly desired.</li><li>Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment law, and HR regulations, preferred.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>Physical Requirements:</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Onsite 60%</span></p></li><li><p><span>Remote 40%</span></p></li><li><p><span>Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Travel: Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b><span>This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.</span></b></p><p></p><p><b><span>Take your career to a new level and apply </span><a href='https://www.airbus.com/en/careers' target='_blank'><u>online</u></a><span> now!</span></b></p><p><br /> </p><p><b><span>A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.</span></b></p><p></p><p>This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.</p><p></p><p><span><b><b><b><b>Company:</b></b></b></b></span></p>Airbus Americas, Inc.<p></p><p><b>Employment Type:</b></p>Agency / Temporary<p></p><p><b>Experience Level:</b></p>Professional<p></p><p><b>Remote Type:</b></p>Flexible<p></p><p><b>Job Family:</b></p>HR Expertise <JF-HR-CC><p>------</p>Job Posting End Date: 02.20.2026<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>------</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.<p></p><p>By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.<br />Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.</p><p><span>Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to </span><span><a href='mailto:emsom@airbus.com' target='_blank'>emsom@airbus.com</a>.</span></p>

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