Manager, Human Resources

Accurus Aerospace•Wichita, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Manager is an employee-facing role reporting dually to corporate HR leadership and the site General Manager. The position is responsible for all HR functions at assigned site(s), partnering with site management to maintain positive employee relations and company culture, ensure regulatory and policy compliance, and meet staffing and training and development objectives. The role also supports accountability, succession development plans, and change management initiatives, and supervises HR Assistants, Coordinators, or other administrative personnel. Regular on-site attendance is required. The role is identified as requiring ITAR compliance, so qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected person. The typical environment is an office, with occasional visits to manufacturing areas and occasional travel, which may include overnight travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a similar field; significant HR coursework is expected.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification, maintained through professional development and continuing education.
At least five years of HR experience with a progression of responsibility; manufacturing experience is required.
At least two years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including hiring for hourly production and professional positions.
Experience using a comprehensive HRIS/ATS system.
Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities to handle unexpected challenges appropriately.
Commitment to confidentiality, protecting employee and company records, and demonstrating integrity.
Self-management skills, including efficiency, urgency, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and concurrent deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and with HRIS systems.
Must meet the ITAR/EAR definition of a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected person.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Regular on-site attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain effective relationships with General Managers and other leaders at assigned sites.
Coach supervisors, managers, and employees on employee issues, conflict resolution and de-escalation, and communication; create, review, and approve disciplinary actions and other employee documentation.
Use influencing skills to address issues with employees and leaders, document performance and behavior issues, and drive compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Manage HR compliance and reporting, including ITAR/EAR, DOT where applicable, EEO/AAP, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory obligations.
Conduct internal investigations according to established protocols and escalate issues or involve additional personnel when appropriate.
Manage employee lifecycle events, including performance management, merit, bonuses, and succession planning, in compliance with policies and applicable regulations.
Oversee talent acquisition, including maintaining job descriptions and posting templates, conducting phone screens and interviews, scheduling interviews, potentially training interviewers, documenting candidate activity in the HRIS/ATS, and maintaining staffing agency relationships.
Coordinate employee training and development; potentially prepare or deliver training and manage LMS reporting and administration.
Oversee safety program administration, including safety committee activities, injury reporting, workers’ compensation claims, limited-duty assignments, and claim litigation.
Respond to employee inquiries with information, forms, and instructions, or refer and escalate issues; maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Oversee planning and execution of company events, including holiday observations, safety training, open enrollment, and company meetings; potentially manage a local employee activity committee.
Prepare reports and update metric tracking; prepare annual site compliance reporting, including EEO, VETS, and AAP reports.
Model integrity, communication, and compliance by following policies, communicating professionally, and providing timely responses to internal customers.
Potentially onboard, train, and mentor HR staff at alternate sites and lead multi-site projects or HR specialties and focus areas.
Manage HR Assistants, Coordinators, Interns, and/or Front Desk Personnel.
Perform other duties as requested.