Human Resources Manager

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb Township, MI

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager – Michigan Site Lead serves as the primary HR leader for Michigan operations, with additional responsibility for Bothell, Washington, and Buffalo, New York. The role aligns workforce strategies, leadership effectiveness, and HR practices with business objectives and reports to the Vice President, Human Resources. It partners with operational leadership to support a high-performing, accountable organization through talent management, workforce planning, leadership development, employee relations, and organizational improvement. The successful candidate brings strong HR expertise, business acumen, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach. The position proactively identifies workforce challenges, coaches and challenges leaders, supports consistent performance management, and implements practical solutions to improve employee engagement, retention, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. It is accountable for executing HR programs across assigned locations while maintaining compliance with applicable employment requirements and alignment with company policies, values, and strategic priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least seven years of progressive HR experience, including independent responsibility for employee relations and partnership with operational leaders.
Demonstrated success coaching managers through difficult situations, handling complex employee relations matters, leading HR initiatives, supporting organizational change, and influencing operational leaders.
Strong knowledge of HR practices, including recruitment, performance management, compensation administration, employee development, and employment compliance.
Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee matters with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
Ability to influence operational leaders without relying on positional authority; coach managers through difficult performance and employee matters; communicate candidly; and balance employee needs with business objectives.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.
Ability to interpret workforce data and understand the financial and operational implications of HR recommendations.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience using HR information systems.
Ability to travel to assigned locations as business needs require.
Must meet Export Control Compliance requirements as a U.S. person under applicable regulations.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR; the posting defines this as a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

HR experience in manufacturing, particularly supporting skilled trades and technical workforces.
Experience supporting multiple locations and employees across Michigan, Washington, and New York.
Prior experience supervising or developing HR staff.
Experience with Dayforce.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted business partner to operational leadership, translating business objectives into workforce strategies and coaching leaders on accountability, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and people-related issues.
Build and maintain relationships with employees at all levels through regular communication and accessibility.
Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, staffing, organizational structure, critical-role coverage, succession planning, and knowledge transfer.
Oversee recruitment and onboarding for assigned locations, working with hiring managers and internal partners to address staffing priorities and hiring barriers and support new-employee integration and retention.
Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance expectations, feedback, corrective action, and employment decisions.
Address employee concerns, conduct timely and objective investigations, document findings, and coordinate resolution or escalation with HR leadership.
Drive consistent performance management practices, helping managers set expectations, provide candid feedback, address underperformance, and hold teams accountable.
Build leadership capability by coaching managers and addressing recurring leadership gaps with practical solutions.
Promote a culture of respect, customer focus, safety, open communication, and continuous improvement.
Lead employee engagement and retention efforts, using feedback, workforce data, and operational insight to identify avoidable turnover and monitor actions.
Implement and administer HR policies and programs consistently, identify site-specific needs, and recommend improvements.
Support compensation and recognition processes, including pay recommendations, internal equity reviews, job leveling, and annual compensation activities within company guidelines.
Partner with payroll and benefits to resolve employee questions and support accurate, timely processing of employee changes and related information.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, Michigan, Washington, and New York employment requirements and support compliant practices, training, documentation, and recordkeeping.
Partner with Environmental Health and Safety leadership on workers’ compensation claims, workplace injuries, return-to-work coordination, and related employee matters.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information, monitor workforce measures, and use data to identify trends, recommend action, and evaluate progress.
Provide direction and development to assigned HR staff, as applicable, and perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel between Michigan locations and undertake periodic overnight travel based on business needs.