Senior Human Resources Manager

Pioneer Aero Supply•Chicago, IL

2d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

As Pioneer Aero Supply continues its rapid growth and global expansion, this role ensures that HR operations remain consistent, high-quality, and compassionate. The Senior HR Manager is a cohesive collaborator and oversees day-to-day HR execution, leads employee relations and compliance, oversees functions including but not limited to payroll, benefits, hiring and onboarding, policies, develops HR capabilities within the team, and acts as a culture champion who supports our One Global Team philosophy. By owning operational excellence in HR, this leader enables the VP of HR to remain focused on global strategy, workforce planning, and organizational development, ensuring Pioneer continues to scale responsibly and sustainably.

Requirements

8+ years HR experience with strong employee relations experience required.
Experience managing, leading and developing others.
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and U.S. labor laws.
International HR exposure and/or working knowledge of international labor laws and employee relations (ER), with a clear commitment to expanding expertise in global employment practices.
HR information systems proficiency
Strong written communication skills and ability to read and decipher effective employment contracts, draft job descriptions, 30-120 day plans, performance documentation and other programs confidently.
Ability to guide and support leaders through complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics, development and people improvement plans.
People first mindset, proactively balances people care and business accountability.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace/aviation manufacturing or distribution experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build team capability in systems, documentation, communication, and business partnership.
Own Employee Relation cases, support employees in all regions.
Guiding and building solutions as the company grows.
Model Pioneer’s values, trust-building, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
Participate in internal and external global projects in which HR input is beneficial or required.
Serve as the primary point for day-to-day ER matters including attendance, performance, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
Manage documentation, conduct discovery sessions in reference to employee relations and work with managers to support employee performance and development.
Partner with VP of HR to assess high-risk or international employee relation cases.
Maintain rigorous performance documentation standards in the HRIS system and escalate compliance gaps to senior leadership to reinforce accountability and organizational consistency.
Oversee compliance programs and audits with support from the internal team.
Maintain up-to-date HR policies, employment law awareness, and documentation standards.
Support AS/EN9120 and OSHA compliance in partnership with Operations.
Oversee healthcare benefits, open enrollment with support from the HR team.
Oversee the drafting, maintenance, and governance of employment and contractor agreements globally, ensuring alignment with local labor requirements and Company standards.
Partner with and support our colleagues on the Record (EOR) system, ensuring accurate onboarding, contract administration, compliance coordination, and issue escalation across international hires.
Manage engagement survey process and action-planning follow-through.
Lead HR-owned components of internal culture programs (e.g., mentorship program execution).
Participate in development and future ownership of the BEAM Ally program.
Partner with HR leadership on maintaining a positive, globally inclusive workplace environment.
Monitor recruiting workflows and oversee hiring alignment with support from the HR team.
Audit the HRIS workflows for data accuracy, compliance tracking, and user accountability.
Take ownership of eNPS, Wellbeing and Great Place to Work survey processes.
Support HR reporting and dashboards; escalate trends requiring strategic intervention.