Senior Manager, Human Resources

AAR Corp•Wood Dale, IL

3d•$126,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Manager, Supply Chain serves as a strategic HR leader and trusted advisor to Supply Chain leadership, translating business priorities into practical people strategies that improve organizational performance, workforce capability, and employee engagement. This role leads the delivery of HR strategies across supply chain operations, including workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, employee relations, performance management, and change management. The Senior HR Manager combines strong business and operational acumen with HR expertise and uses workforce data and insights to anticipate organizational needs, mitigate risk, and improve business outcomes. The position also provides leadership to the HR team supporting assigned supply chain functions and/or locations and partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistent and effective execution of enterprise people programs. This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Significant experience serving as an HR business partner to operational or business leaders.
Demonstrated experience with employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
Experience influencing and coaching leaders at multiple organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced operating environment.

Nice To Haves

HR leadership experience within supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, or similarly complex operations.
Experience leading HR professionals.
Experience supporting significant organizational transformation or operational change.
Experience using workforce analytics to influence business decisions.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain leaders, developing and executing people strategies aligned with operational, financial, customer, and growth objectives.
Lead short- and long-term workforce planning, including labor requirements, organizational capabilities, critical roles, succession risk, staffing strategies, and productivity considerations.
Partner with the leadership development to lead talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and development planning to strengthen the supply chain leadership pipeline and critical capabilities.
Provide leadership and guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, timely, and legally compliant resolution while balancing employee and business needs.
Lead the people aspects of significant operational and organizational change, including restructuring, technology implementation, process transformation, facility changes, and evolving workforce requirements.
Analyze workforce metrics and trends, including turnover, absenteeism, staffing, engagement, performance, talent movement, and labor costs, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
Partner with leaders to identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, retention, communication, leadership effectiveness, and the overall employee experience.
Partner with HR centers of excellence to deliver integrated solutions that address business and workforce priorities.
Promote consistent application of employment policies and practices and proactively identify and address employee relations, compliance, and workforce risks.