HR Manager

Northstar Aerospace, now part of Avio Aero - a GE Aerospace Company, is a leading independent manufacturer of components and assemblies to the global Aerospace industry. Our principal products include gears and transmissions, accessory gearbox assemblies, rotorcraft drive systems, and other machined and fabricated parts for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. We also provide maintenance and repair and overhaul (MRO) on these platforms.SUMMARY OF POSITIONLabor Relations and Manufacturing Experience is RequiredThe Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the Human Resource policies and practices to ensure support and assistance is provided to the employees of the manufacturing site and establish a connection with the Company’s overall business strategy and leaders. This position will ensure the management activities are compliant with the collective bargaining agreement. The Human Resources Manager promotes and encourages open and regular communications to strengthen the teamwork of the facility and will assist where necessary the other Northstar Aerospace facilities. This position is in Northstar’s Human Resource Department, and reports to the Vice President of Human Resources. The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary and directly supervises one other employee. This is a full-time position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.Lead complex industrial and employee relations in a heavily unionized environmentOversee recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, ensuring alignment with bargaining unit requirements and seniority provisions.Oversee Compensation and Benefit programs, including performance reviews and bonus plan programMaintain a working knowledge of changes in Federal employment and labor laws as well as the State of Illinois and any impact on investigations and resolutionsManage the organization’s overall labor relations program by interpreting the intent, spirit, and terms of the collective bargaining agreement and related side agreements. Advise leaders on contract application, past practice, and risk, and ensure consistent, defensible decision‑making.Manage grievances, investigations, and day‑to‑day issues, building credibility with union leaders while firmly upholding company policies and contractual obligations.Analyze costs of settlements with the union while also recognizing both the precedent setting issues and costs to move forward into litigation and or arbitrationSupport Union contract negotiation preparationAnticipate staffing needs for both hourly and salaried to support the Organization’s goals. Partner with operations to ensure staffing decisions support productivityLead special projects that require strong labor relations acumen ensuring early union engagement, contractual compliance, and thoughtful change‑management planningAbility to navigate in an acquisition environmentSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position will direct the work of one other employee.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing and typingOccasional lifting of up to 30 poundsOccasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting and bendingOccasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particlesOccasional exposure to moderate noiseThe ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDEducation Required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor, business or related fieldEXPERIENCE REQUIRED10 years in a unionized manufacturing environmentExperience in grievance, mediations, and arbitrationsExperience leading or as the 2nd chair in contract negotiationsManufacturing HR experience4+ years supervising othersProficient union expertise is required for this role, and in manufacturing is preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERREDThe knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.Excellent interpersonal skillsExtreme discretion and excellent judgmentExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsProficient in Microsoft OfficeDetail-oriented, highly organizedAbility to manage othersExcellent multi-tasking abilitiesAt Northstar, we understand the importance of Total Rewards and offer varied benefit offerings based upon location.Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceShort Term and Long-Term DisabilityLife and AD&D InsuranceEmployee Assistant ProgramEmployee Service Awards (service and recognition)Performance BonusThis role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).Additional InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).Relocation Assistance Provided: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Northstar Aerospace a GE Aerospace Company