HR Generalist

Stark Aerospace
Stark Aerospace

People & HR

Columbus, MS, USA

Posted on Oct 29, 2026

Key Responsibilities

  1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment for engineering, manufacturing, and corporate roles
  • Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding
  • Ensure compliance with ITAR, export control, and security clearance requirements where applicable
  1. Employee Relations
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries
  • Provide guidance on company policies and procedures
  • Support conflict resolution and conduct investigations when necessary
  • Promote a positive, safety-focused workplace culture
  1. Compliance & Regulatory Support
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Support affirmative action planning (AAP) and EEO reporting
  • Ensure adherence to aerospace regulatory standards and government contract requirements
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
  1. Performance Management & Development
  • Support performance review cycles and talent development initiatives
  • Assist in training coordination, including compliance and safety training
  • Support succession planning and workforce planning initiatives
  1. Compensation & Benefits
  • Administer benefits programs and respond to employee benefit inquiries
  • Assist with payroll coordination and compensation analysis
  • Support annual salary review and bonus processes
  1. HR Operations
  • Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Maintain HR metrics and reporting dashboards
  • Recommend and implement HR process improvements

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Experience:

  • 7-10 years of HR Generalist experience
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or highly regulated industry preferred
  • Experience supporting government contracts is a plus

Certifications (Preferred):

  • SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
  • PHR / SPH