HR Manager

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

As a Human Resources Manager, youll have the opportunity to work with one of the largest independent aviation service businesses in the world. StandardAero provides comprehensive services to commercial, military, business aviation, helicopters, and industrial operators. The company has almost 7,000 employees working out of facilities strategically located in the U.S., Canada and internationally and serving customers from over 80 different countries. 

What youll do:

• Acts as the StandardAero HR Business Partner assigned to the Van Nuys facility which includes approximately 120 non-union employees, managers, and leaders. 

• Serves as the HR leader at the site reporting to the VP/General Manager.

• For client group, takes appropriate action to address and resolve employee relations issues and manage typical HR Generalist activities, to include performance management, staffing, learning and development, compensation planning, reward/recognition and answering employee payroll and benefits questions. 

• Provide advice, counsel and support for benefits, compliance programs and HR Information Systems to client group. 

• Administers policies and procedures for employment, placement, termination, and transfer of employees. 

• Ensures the consistent and equitable application of organization policies and procedures. 

• Confidentially guides staff and managers through a process of developing answers, solutions, and/or strategies to deal fairly, legally, and effectively with people-related matters. 

• Advises managers on policies and procedures to ensure adherence to company policies for initiating appraisal, disciplinary and staffing decisions. 

• Guides management & employees through the performance management and termination processes.

• Where required, develops, and conducts training as it relates to staffing and employee relations. 

• Develop and maintain community/academic relationships to increase exposure/awareness of the StandardAero brand.

• Ensures the StandardAero Core Values are promoted and adhered to throughout the group and the company.

• Ensure state and federal HR compliance issues are met

• Coach and mentor supervisors and leaders to ensure employee development.

• Manages hiring and separation procedures.

• Ensures job descriptions for every employee position is up-to-date and accurate.

Position Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the US.

• 5 years of progressive experience in HR including employee relations, organizational development, HR Policy and procedures, and leading projects

• Experience coaching managers and supervisors 

• Strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information.

• Professionalism and diplomacy with all levels of the organization.

• Presentation skills and comfort in front of larger groups.

• Advanced planning/organizational skills.

• Sound reasoning, analysis, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated ability to apply creativity toward problem solving and process improvement.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Experience dealing with non-union employee relations matters; preference for candidates who demonstrate experience with maintaining positive employee relations.

• Experience with compensation analysis, benefits and payroll, leadership coaching and change management.

• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulatory environments.

• Skilled in Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 

Preferred Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or relevant field desirable

• PHR or SPHR certifications desirable.

Salary: $115,000-145,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401K with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.