HR Generalist

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero - named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 - has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.


FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero - named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 - has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.


Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do:


We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner's most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.


We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community.


We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.


We Value Our People - That's why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.


As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow's supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.


We Are Looking For

The Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in driving company growth, engagement, and fostering a best-in-class culture. This role will partner with the HR team and management to carry out responsibilities in talent attraction, retention, workforce optimization; performance and total rewards management, employee productivity, relations; policy interpretation and application; organizational development, coaching, mentoring, and training; and HRIS management. This position requires a data-driven, analytical, and collaborative HR professional who can work effectively across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a desire to learn global and full-cycle human resources as well as have a deep commitment to wanting to continue to grow their career to the next level.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries, providing guidance and addressing issues professionally and confidentially
• Drive integrity and accountability for the effective implementation of the annual HR cycle to facilitate value-added delivery, including workforce and talent planning, performance management, and total rewards
• Responsible for leave of absence administration (FMLA, STD, LTD, Parental Leave, etc.).
• Recommends policy and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the HR Department
• Monitors and evaluates employee satisfaction and attrition levels and recommends strategies and employee-focused programs and activities aimed to improve employee engagement and retention
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, new products, methods, trends, and advances in the profession, professional affiliations, and proactively makes recommendations for change
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies, maintaining HR compliance and preparing for audits as needed
• Assists with planning, execution, and communication of Employee Recognition programs
• Support daily HR tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including performance and talent management, succession plan, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
• Researching appropriate resources to meet local training and development needs for staff and implementing training solutions with the Human Resources Director
• Conduct exit interviews, process terminations, and gather insights to support organizational improvement
• Support performance management process and create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees
• Drive change management efforts across assigned organizations, ensuring employee and stakeholder impact are at the forefront of organizational decisions, and that organization changes are planned and thoughtfully implemented with strong process integrity
• Analyze, report, and use predictive people analytics as evidential reasoning to continuously improve the talent KPIs
• Identify levers and develop strategies that measurably improve engagement and retention (e.g., talent assessments, engagement surveys, exit surveys)
• Ability to provide employee relations counseling
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field
• 3+ years of experience communicating and implementing HR programs, policies, practices, and processes
• 3+years of experience as an HR Genealist
• Strong experience in Benefits, ADP Workforce Now, Compensation, Compliance, Onboarding/Offboarding, and Employee Relations, preferred
• SHRM or HR Certification is a plus
• Ability to lead with a consultative approach and provide guidance and advice when needed
• Exceptional project and process management skills with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic business environment
• Thorough knowledge of multi-state employment-related laws and regulations
• Strong experience in Benefits, ADP Workforce Now, Compensation, Compliance, Onboarding/Offboarding, and Employee Relations, preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) including Outlook
• Demonstrated a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highest level of integrity with a proven ability to gain trust from all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion
• Ability to support and manage their time for each upcoming projects

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR


FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.