Site Human Resources Manager

We are looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead our efforts in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. This role holds a key leadership position, supporting the site's General Manager as a member of the leadership team. The position is based at the Plainville, CT, manufacturing site where Pursuit employs approximately 150 people and generates around $55 million in revenue. The position reports directly to the Director, Human Resources for the division with a dotted line to the General Manager of the site.

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. At Pursuit we are #alwayspursuingbetter. Visit us at www.pursuitaero.com to learn more about us.

We’re seeking a Human Resources Manager who is passionate about creatively sourcing top talent, partnering with the site's General Manager on people initiatives, collaborating with the leadership team to enhance the employee experience, and continuously pursuing excellence through ongoing improvement activities.

In this Human Resources Manager role:

• You'll develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• You'll provide ongoing leadership in developing and refining the business strategy and strategic plan, establishing supporting goals for Human Resources, and ensuring their implementation.
• You'll serve as a visible leader for the business, modeling and communicating behavior and expectations that set the standard for ethics, quality, customer responsiveness, and accountability.
• You'll develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization, including maintaining the Employee Handbook, updating communication areas, and other processes that impact employees.
• You'll manage the recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making job offers, to attract, develop, and retain talented people and sustain a high-performance culture.
• You’ll demonstrate leadership in HR initiatives across Pursuit and contribute to harmonization and process improvement efforts.
• You'll work with managers and supervisors to prepare employees for their roles by establishing and conducting new employee orientation and job-specific training programs.
• You'll nurture a positive working environment and foster strong employee relations, participating in periodic employee meetings and surveys.
• You'll oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance, providing training and guidance to ensure consistency and fairness.
• You'll counsel employees and supervisors on issues and performance gaps, facilitating and administering disciplinary actions and terminations in consultation with the business.
• You'll coordinate with the corporate office to administer Pursuit’s benefit programs.
• You'll oversee the company’s workers' compensation program.
• You'll react promptly to and resolve issues, driving resolutions in a timely manner.
• You'll assess training needs and monitor training programs, including safety training, and coordinate with quality on other mandatory training requirements. You'll also manage training records and review gaps and dates for mandatory training.
• You'll develop and monitor the annual budget for HR-related costs, working with the finance team to project and forecast these expenses.
• You'll coordinate and drive employee events and community involvement, occasionally representing the company at job fairs and other recruiting events.
• You'll facilitate internal and external health and wellness activities.
• You'll provide human resource generalist services, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies like EEOC, Human Rights, OFCCP, and OSHA.
• You'll work collaboratively across the organization on policy deployment.
• You'll interface with customers and regulatory bodies as needed.
• You'll operate as a strong team leader and builder, focused on generating results through collaboration, influence, and relationship building.
• You'll perform other various duties as needed or assigned.
• You’ll travel as needed to various Pursuit sites (up to ~5%)
• You’ll deliver results, and you’ll love it!

You won’t find an opportunity like the one you’ll find with Pursuit Aerospace. If you're an exceptional Human Resources leader with a can-do attitude, who's passionate about doing things the right way the first time, join us – we are waiting for you! Now, here’s what we need from you:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of HR generalist experience OR a minimum of 8 years of HR generalist experience.

Preferred Additional Skills/Experience:

• PHR/SPHR certification a plus.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably aerospace.
• Demonstrable experience using data for HR Metrics and subsequent action planning; including Microsoft excel proficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the Company.
• Experience directly supporting leaders at multiple levels within the organization.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions generally consist of office and shop floor environments; other than safety glasses and safety shoes, additional personal protective equipment generally not required.
• May be required to lift up to 20 – 30 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Infrequent weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Full time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Pursuit Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Pursuit Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.