Human Resources Manager

Park Aerospace•Newton, KS

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Park Aerospace is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee and drive all human resources operations for their aerospace materials and parts manufacturing facility. This role requires a professional with strong traditional HR leadership and a deep, practical understanding of federal compliance due to the company's status as a Federal subcontractor. The ideal candidate will champion workforce development, manage risk, and sustain a culture of safety, quality, and precision. Key responsibilities include leading employee relations, recruitment, compensation, training, benefits administration, and employment equity programs, while also promoting and sustaining the company culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
5+ years of progressive HR experience required with at least 2 years in a management role.
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) due to ITAR/EAR compliance and access to sensitive defense data.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both hourly floor workers and executive leadership.
Thorough understanding of Kansas Labor practices and employment laws required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Nice To Haves

HR experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and communicate Park's culture.
Actively engage with employees in the workplace and lead projects that drive skill development and career growth within the Park's Customer Flex Program.
Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary roles - including job postings, screening, interviewing, reference checks, job offers, and new-hire onboarding.
Administer compensation programs, write/update job descriptions, manage performance evaluation systems.
Manage the administration of health benefits, retirement plans, workers' compensation, and FMLA/short-term disability tracking (invoice approvals, change reporting).
Develop, maintain, and execute the company's Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).
Ensure complete compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, including timely filing of EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reports.
Partner with the Compliance team to ensure all recruitment, onboarding, and background screening processes comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Provide guidance on employee relations, conduct exit interviews, maintain department records, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Develop department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate HR reports and outcomes against department goals to recommend modern strategies that enhance operational efficiency.