The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing activities of the human resources (HR) department. These responsibilities include onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, progressive discipline and employee relations. The HR Manager serves as an advocate who ensures that all company and employee interactions are handled in a fair and consistent manner. 

What you will be responsible for: 

• Functions as an advisor to operations management regarding the application of employment law and company policies to specific business decisions and performance management.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are compliant.
• Champion the onboarding process by ensuring a positive first experience with the company.
• Manages employee relations situations and investigations with consistency and a sense of urgency.
• Maintains accurate and up to date employee related data in HRIS and other applicable systems/files.
• Supports the performance management cycle, advising and coaching in goal setting, mid-year feedback and year end performance reviews.
• Administer salary administration program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Assist with projects and implementation of new programs.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in 22 C.F.R. §120.15
• Must be able to obtain / maintain a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT).
• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years HR experience
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time including international travel
• Build strong relationships with internal customers, fostering trust and promoting collaboration
• Handle confidential matters with discretion

Year One Critical Success Factors: 

• The successful candidate will have brought stability to a changing HR team and have built trust with the business leaders in their division within their first year.
• They will have set standard policies and procedures to expedite work for the HR team.   

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. 

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 15% bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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