Human Resources Director - Component Repair Services (MO, AZ, FL, and CO)

Standard Aero•Kansas City, MO

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

StandardAero’s Component Repair Services (CRS) is seeking a seasoned Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and delivery across sites in Missouri, Florida, Arizona, and Colorado. The role partners with site leaders, Quality & Compliance, and corporate HR to drive workforce strategy, organizational change, performance enablement, and employee experience in a safety- and quality-critical manufacturing environment. The assigned Strategic Business Units have a population of 600+ employees. Kansas City, MO, or Miami, FL is preferred; other locations include Arizona and Colorado. The position is hybrid, and the employee must live within 20 miles of an assigned facility. Regular travel among Kansas City, Miami, Ft. Myers, Palm City, Phoenix, and Broomfield is required, up to 40%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience in manufacturing, MRO, aerospace, or complex operations.
At least 3 years leading a multi-site or multi-state HR team of HRBPs and/or HR Generalists to high levels of performance.
At least 3 years of budgeting experience and P&L awareness to align people decisions with financial objectives.
At least 3 years developing and deploying initiatives supporting workforce strategy and organization design, strategic organizational change management, performance enablement, organic/inorganic growth, talent optimization, and culture improvement.
HR transformation experience.
Experience overseeing workplace investigations.
Advanced capability in HR analytics and data-driven workforce planning, including turnover analysis and capacity forecasting.
Ability to travel regularly between Kansas City, Miami, Ft. Myers, Palm City, Phoenix, and Broomfield for onsite presence; travel may be up to 40%.
Must live within 20 miles of an assigned facility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification.
Exposure to M&A and site integrations.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver HR programs aligned with long-term business goals and workforce effectiveness.
Proven success leading cross-functional projects with strong planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
Expertise in structured change management and communication frameworks that drive adoption and engagement.
Advanced HR analytics capability, including developing performance dashboards and metrics to assess progress, identify insights, and support informed decision-making.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and partner across all levels of an organization.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
Experience leveraging HRIS, data analytics, and project management tools to optimize HR delivery.
Experience in regulatory and audit readiness and crisis/business continuity planning.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of HR Business Partner support to assigned Strategic Business Units within CRS.
Deploy HR strategy and translate enterprise direction into site action through workforce strategy, organization design, and alignment of HCM metrics with business goals.
Lead strategic organizational change management initiatives and deploy adaptable systems to sustain change.
Drive SBU-level performance enablement by operationalizing performance management processes, using analytics to identify gaps, deploying leadership mentoring programs, and increasing leader commitment.
Build organizational capability and succession planning by helping identify and develop critical-to-business talent and leading succession planning and leadership development across division SBUs.
Partner with SBU VP/GMs to ensure readiness for operational demands and maximize senior leadership team outcomes.
Own deployment and successful execution of employee experience initiatives, ensuring leadership alignment.
Develop high-performing HR generalist teams, including Sr HR Operations Managers, HR Managers, and HR Generalists, to provide business partner and operational support.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including oversight and partnership with Quality and Compliance for the FAA/DOT Drug & Alcohol Program.
Oversee applicable compliance audits, employee relations investigations, and workplace incident response for assigned SBUs.