Spirit Aerosystems

Human Resources Business Partner (Mid-Level or Senior)

Spirit Aerosystems$101K — $154K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as an HR Business Partner or related role in a business environment
  • Experience in performance management processes, including coaching and disciplinary actions
  • Expertise in employee relations investigations in collaboration with legal and compliance teams
  • Proficient in workforce planning and organizational restructuring
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA)
  • Skilled in applying HR policies and labor agreements
  • Experience with HR Centers of Excellence like Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems, such as Workday or SAP
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office for HR data analysis and reporting

Responsibilities

  • Foster positive work relationships and enhance employee morale and productivity
  • Support various leadership teams across multiple business units
  • Align HR initiatives with overall organizational strategy
  • Provide management with HR guidance and support
  • Resolve complex employee relations issues in collaboration with compliance and labor unions
  • Advise management on performance management and staff development
  • Guide on restructures, workforce planning, and succession strategies
  • Implement HR programs in collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Stay updated on HR trends to develop effective solutions

Benefits

  • Eligible for health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Access to health savings accounts and retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs offered
  • Various paid and unpaid time-off options available
  • Competitive Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent
Full Job Description
Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Works closely with senior leaders, labor unions and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
  • Support leadership teams of multiple business units
  • Align HR activities with the organizational strategy
  • Consult with management and provide HR guidance when appropriate
  • Manage and resolves complex employee relations issues in partnership with ERO, Ethics, Compliance, leadership and labor unions
  • Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
  • Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
  • Collaborate with HR COEs to implement HR programs to meet HR objectives
  • Ensure a strong understanding of laws and regulations to help company stay in compliance
  • Stay current on HR trends to develop solutions using current best practices in the field
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years working as an Human Resource Business Partner or in a related HR role supporting business leaders
  • Experience advising managers on performance management processes, including coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary actions

  • Experience handling employee relations investigations and issue resolution in partnership with legal, ethics, or compliance teams

  • Experience supporting workforce planning activities, including organizational restructuring or staffing strategy development

  • Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO)

  • Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, labor agreements, or workplace compliance requirements

  • Experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, or Learning & Development to implement HR programs

  • Experience using HRIS or enterprise HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, or similar systems) to manage HR data and reporting

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, for workforce analysis and reporting

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Senior Level (Level 4): 10+ years working as an Human Resources Business Partner or in a related HR role supporting business leaders
  • Experience with Labor Relations
  • SHRM CP and/ or HRCI PHR certification
  • Experience with Change Management

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

 

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

 

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

 

Summary Pay Range (Associate - Level 3): $77,650 - $119,100

Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level - Level 4): $101,050 - $154,950

 

About Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit AeroSystems is a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Spirit AeroSystems designs and manufactures a wide range of products including fuselages, wings, and nacelles. The company has facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and serves customers around the world. Spirit AeroSystems is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Spirit Aerosystems
Size
16,100 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$870.3 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-10.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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