Division HR Manager - Hydraulic Systems

About Parker Aerospace:

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industry's most brilliant minds, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

Position Summary:

The Division HR Manager for the Hydraulics Systems Division will work closely with the general manager, business units and other management teams in the group, division or corporate environment. Supervises other HR staff as necessary.

Strategic Partner - understanding and involvement in business issues, participation in business task forces, provide program management of workforce planning, skills assessment, succession planning, learning and development, champion of company culture and management practices.

Administrative Expert - continuous improvement and automation of HR processes such as benefits administration, employee record keeping, recruitment/staffing process, occupational health/safety, compensation/pay activities.

Employee Champion - champion employee communication programs that provide employees open, candid and frequent information-sharing with management, develop employee involvement systems, develop self-direction teams, ensure work environment provides opportunity for celebration and openness. Provide due process to associates to deal with differences, development of employee skills, SOP development and performance management development systems.

Change Agent - act as liaison for leading change, create understanding among associates about the need to change, and how change will help them and the business in the short and long term, assist in the modification of systems and structures to support needed change, monitor progress by developing measures for change and develop long and short-term plans to keep attention focused on change.

Responsibilities:

• Work to continuously improve the level of customer service provided to internal/external customers.
• Ensure department is responsive to resolving employee issues and concerns.
• Develop recruiting strategies for hourly and salaried employees.
• Assist in assessing needs, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating division training initiatives; ensure training is directly related to business goals.
• Oversee health and safety programs including risk management and wellness programs.
• Act as the strategic business partner between Operations and the HR function.
• Manage the division succession planning process.
• Oversee the division performance management practices.
• Increase the effectiveness of division communication programs.
• Encourage the utilization of employee recognition programs.
• Develop and monitor the department budget and business plan.
• Administer all HR policies for the division.
• Ensure adherence to corporate EEO/AAP policies.
• Act as a liaison between the division and the temporary agency to manage temporary employees.
• Oversee the role of the HR Department in employee participation programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations, hiring, training, coaching, periodic meetings, and other associated managerial activities.
• Champion company culture and management practices within the division.
• Work towards continuously improving the automation of HR practices.
• Create division and corporate reports as required.
• Modify and improve the new-hire orientation program.
• Administer employee feedback opportunities
• Provide company contact for contracted services.
• Manage division contributions to charitable organizations.

Additional essential responsibilities and qualifications:

• Must have 5+ years labor relations experience
• Experience with delivering DE&I initiatives
• Experience with development and sustainability of high-performance teams

Requirements:

• 10-12 years in Human Resource Management.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Understanding of HR related laws, including, but not limited to, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title 7, Age Discrimination Act, and state law statutes.
• Background in organizational behavior helpful.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and customer service skills, ability to establish a rapport with others.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to conceptualize processes to see the "big picture".
• Basic computer skills, some mathematical ability.
• Technical knowledge or familiarity with a manufacturing environment helpful
• Ability to motivate through positive example.
• Ability to recognize and reward employee contributions to the organization.
• Follow up on employee issues in an effective and timely manner.
• Open to and facilitate change.
• Occasional travel for meetings or training.
• Flexibility to alter work schedule for timely completion of projects; willingness to respond to occasional after-hours calls for information.
• Exercise of creative problem-solving and critical decision-making skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintenance of professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Experience in maintaining a nonunion presence or in the administration of a collective bargaining agreement including grievance investigation, responses and participation in contract negotiations desirable.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 15 paid holidays, including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.
Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor") If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination. This position is subject to meeting US export compliance and/or US Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Parker provides a drug-free workplace in accordance with its policies and applicable state laws. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.