Senior HR Operations Manager - Component Repair Services

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As 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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With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

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