Job DescriptionAs the
Senior HR Operations Manager, you will be the strategic HR business partner and operational lead for a fast-growing site. You will counsel leaders, drive HR operational excellence, lead the local HR team, and serve as the site's FAA Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the Drug & Alcohol Program.
Location: Cincinnati, OH (on site)What you'll do: - Partner with site leadership to develop and execute HR and talent strategies (recruiting, retention, succession).
- Lead, coach and develop a team of 3 Senior HR Generalists and 1 HR Onboarding Specialist; oversee daily HR workflow.
- Manage employee relations: investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and accommodations.
- Act as the FAA Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the Drug & Alcohol Program: oversee administration, ensure DOT/FAA compliance, coordinate testing logistics, manage confidential recordkeeping, and liaise with third party administrators and regulators.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategy for the Cincinnati site; ensure that staffing targets to best support business objectives.
- Partner with Learning & Development to ensure robust training programs for hourly and salaried team members are in place to support our ability to scale.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policy; maintain HRIS and reporting.
- Support division-wide initiatives aimed process optimization in the delivery of HR services to the business.
Position Requirements: - Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years HR experience supporting large employee populations (500-700+).
- HR experience within aviation/aerospace or manufacturing environments
- 3+ years of leading a team of HR Generalists to high-performance outcomes.
- 2+ years prior experience leading an organization through rapid growth and transformation.
- Employee relations background.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and coaching skills.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive investigations and confidential matters.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent systems.
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. employment laws.
Preferred qualifications: - Master's degree in in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 1 - 2 years prior experience as a DER (Designated Employer Representative).
- HR certification preferred (PHR/SPHR or equivalent).
- Aerospace, or aerospace maintenance & repair operations (MRO) experience.
Benefits that make life better:- Comprehensive Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- 5% 401(k) company match
- 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
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