Senior Human Resources Manager

Senior HR Manager – Defense, Energy and Component Repair Business Units

StandardAero has an exciting opportunity for a strategic Human Resources Leader to join one of the largest independent aviation service businesses in the world. The Company is a global organization with ~7000 employees working out of facilities strategically located in 55 primary locations across 6 continents.

Reporting directly to the sector Vice President of Human Resources, the Senior HR Manager will act as a key member of the Defense, Energy and Component Repair strategic leadership team, with accountability to the Business Unit VP GMs. 

The Senior HR Manager will be accountable for the leadership and delivery of results in the areas of Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations and Compensation for the applicable Business Units in Winnipeg, with additional accountability for satellite locations in Canada and Australia.  The role will be based out of the StandardAero Winnipeg site.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Acts as a trusted advisor to the Senior Management team and other members of Leadership, providing strategic HR guidance on the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Hires, inspires, develops and motivates a collaborative and highly functioning HR team
• Collaborates with global HR Central Function partners to develop and deploy HR solutions that drive organizational alignment while allowing for local nuance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to ensure an effective hiring process for the organization, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Develops, coordinates and participates in creative solutions to business challenges and cultural change
• Identifies and coordinates long term talent management planning to develop longer term organizational capability
• Consults and engages with leadership to foster and promote engagement at all levels of the organization.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Ensures the consistent and equitable application of organization policies and procedures
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Participates in site-wide and company-wide HR initiatives as required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to influence.
• Ability to appropriately challenge the status quo and put forward proposals for change.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Effective use of KPIs to drive HR Operational Excellence.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7+ years of human resource management experience preferred
• HR Certification preferred

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Pension 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

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. 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.