Senior HR Business Partner- Aerospace

Parker Hannifin•Kalamazoo, MI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to combine hands-on tactical HR execution with developing strategic business acumen. The role partners with business leaders at the site level to advance people strategy, workforce planning, engagement, and performance initiatives. It delivers day-to-day HR operations and supports talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and people analytics. The position is 100% onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least six years of progressive, hands-on tactical HR experience, such as HR generalist, employee relations, or recruiting experience.
Demonstrated entry-level strategic exposure through participation in workforce planning, HR project work, or initiative design.
Experience handling employee relations cases and applying employment law basics.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel, including basic reporting and analytics.
Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and training skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues.
Ability to make effective presentations on complex or sensitive topics to top management, customers, and/or other key stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or progress toward advanced HR credentials.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, including day-to-day labor relations, contract interpretation, and collaboration with union leadership.
Hands-on experience with people analytics or advanced reporting tools such as Power BI.
Recognized as an influential business partner.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR partner to assigned business leaders, translating business priorities into people strategies and operational plans.
Deliver day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations case management, manager coaching, policy interpretation, and compliance.
Support talent acquisition and onboarding for the assigned area, partnering with recruiting to reduce time to fill for critical roles.
Drive performance management processes by coaching managers on goal setting, performance conversations, corrective action, and succession planning.
Contribute to workforce planning and basic people analytics; prepare and present HR metrics and insights to leadership to inform decision making.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to drive the HPT Culture across the location.
Foster a positive work environment that embraces inclusion, promotes employee recognition, and strengthens engagement within the communities where the company operates.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and participation in annual incentive programs.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance coverage.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
Supplemental identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs available at competitive rates.
Paid time off and up to 15 company-paid holidays.
Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Paid volunteer hours and donation-matching opportunities through the Parker Foundation.
Employee discounts on various services and purchases.
Employee referral program with awards up to $4,000 for referrals who are hired.
Dress for Your Day flexible work attire policy.
Free, on-site, 24-hour fitness center.
On-site cafeteria and vending machines.