Job DescriptionStandardAero's Component Repair Services (CRS) is seeking a seasoned
Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and delivery across our Missouri, Florida, Arizona and Colorado sites. This role partners with site leaders, Quality & Compliance, and corporate HR to drive workforce strategy, organizational change, performance enablement, and an exceptional employee experience in a safety- and quality-critical manufacturing environment.
Location: Kansas City, MO, Phoenix, AZ, Miami, FL, Ft. Myers, FL, Palm City, FL, or Broomfield, CO. Hybrid, must live within 20 miles of an assigned facility
What you'll do: - Lead delivery of HR Business Partner support to your assigned Strategic Business Units (SBUs) within CRS; 600+ employee population.
- Deploy HR strategy & translate enterprise direction into site action by leading workforce strategy, organization design, and aligning HCM metrics to business goals.
- Lead strategic organizational change management initiatives and deploy adaptable systems to sustain change.
- Drive SBU-level performance enablement by operationalizing performance management processes, leveraging analytics to identify gaps, deploying leadership mentoring programs, and increasing leader commitment.
- Build organizational capability & succession planning by supporting efforts to identify and develop critical-to-business talent, lead succession planning and leadership development across division SBUs.
- Enhance mission readiness & SBU leader effectiveness by effectively partnering SBU VP/GMs to ensure their SBU's readiness for operational demands and maximize senior leadership team outcomes.
- Own deployment and successful execution of employee experience initiatives ensuring leadership alignment.
- Develop high-performing HR generalist teams (Sr HR Operations Managers, HR Managers, HR Generalists) to deliver best-in-class business partner and operational support.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including oversight and partnership with Quality and Compliance functions for the FAA/DOT Drug & Alcohol Program.
- Oversight of applicable compliance audits, employee relations investigations and workplace incident response for assigned SBUs.
Position Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in manufacturing, MRO, aerospace or complex operations.
- 3+ years leading multi-site / multi-state HR team of HRBPs and/or HR Generalists to high levels of performance.
- 3+ years of budgeting experience and P&L awareness to align people decisions with financial objectives.
- 3+ years of experience developing and deploying initiatives supporting workforce strategy & organization design, strategic organizational change management, performance enablement, organic / inorganic growth, talent optimization, and culture improvement.
- HR transformation experience required
- Experience overseeing workplace investigations
- Advanced capability in HR analytics and data-driven workforce planning (turnover analysis, capacity forecasting).
- Ability to travel regularly between Kansas City, Miami, Ft. Myers, Palm City, Phoenix, and Broomfield for onsite presence. Travel up to 40%.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP or similar certification.
- Exposure to M&A and site integrations preferred
Desired Skills:- Strategic Capability: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver HR programs that align with long-term business goals and enhance workforce effectiveness.
- Project Management: Proven success in leading cross-functional projects with strong planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
- Change Leadership: Expertise in structured change management and communication frameworks that drive adoption and engagement.
- Analytical Skills: Advanced capability in HR analytics to support data-driven solutions, develop performance dashboards and metrics to assess progress, identify insights, and drive informed decision-making.
- Collaboration & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
- Technology Proficiency: Experience leveraging HRIS, data analytics, and project management tools to optimize HR delivery.
- HR Compliance: Experience in regulatory & audit readiness and crisis/business continuity planning.
Benefits that make life better:- Comprehensive Healthcare
- Pension Plan Contribution with 100% company match up to 5%
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
