Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and program leadership to support business goals and operational priorities.
• Provide strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design support.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on people strategy, change management, and culture.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Led employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Support compliance with ITAR, security clearance requirements, and export-controlled environments.

Talent & Performance Management

• Support recruiting and onboarding strategies for technical and cleared roles.
• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Partner with leaders to identify high-potential talent and development needs.

Leadership Development & Coaching

• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, communication, and people management best practices.
• Facilitate leadership training programs and organizational development initiatives.
• Support employee engagement and retention strategies.

Compensation & Workforce Programs

• Partner with compensation and benefits teams on salary planning, promotions, job leveling and pay equity.
• Support merit, bonus, and incentive planning processes.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and HR programs.

HR Operations & Projects

• Maintain HR documentation and records in compliance with internal policies and audit requirements.
• Support internal audits, government compliance reviews, and HR metrics reporting.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or equivalent role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience supporting leaders in a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense, government contracting, or highly regulated environments.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent HR certification.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong coaching and consulting skills
• Change management and organizational development
• Employee relations expertise
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Data-driven decision making

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment and requires interaction with all levels of the organization, including production floor employees, technical professionals, and executive leadership. Must be able to work in a fast-paces, regulated aerospace environment with high confidentiality and compliance standards.