HR Manager

Job Details Job Location: Chicago - Bedford Park, IL 60638 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: College Graduate Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary Job Shift: 1st Shift 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 POSITION The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES Lead complex industrial and employee relations in a heavily unionized environment Oversee 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 program Maintain a working knowledge of changes in Federal employment and labor laws as well as the State of Illinois and any impact on investigations and resolutions Manage 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 arbitration Support Union contract negotiation preparation Anticipate staffing needs for both hourly and salaried to support the Organization’s goals. Partner with operations to ensure staffing decisions support productivity Lead special projects that require strong labor relations acumen ensuring early union engagement, contractual compliance, and thoughtful change‑management planning Ability to navigate in an acquisition environment SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will direct the work of one other employee. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing and typing Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting and bending Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles Occasional exposure to moderate noise The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor, business or related field 10 years in a unionized manufacturing environment Experience in grievance, mediations, and arbitrations Experience leading or as the 2nd chair in contract negotiations Manufacturing HR experience 4+ years supervising others Proficient union expertise is required for this role, and in manufacturing is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED Excellent interpersonal skills Extreme discretion and excellent judgment Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Detail-oriented, highly organized Ability to manage others Excellent multi-tasking abilities At Northstar, we understand the importance of Total Rewards and offer varied benefit offerings based upon location. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistant Program Employee Service Awards (service and recognition) Performance Bonus This 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 Information GE 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