Job Description

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 support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

StandardAero’s Component Repair Services (CRS) is seeking a seasoned Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and delivery across our Cincinnati, Hillsboro and Burlington sites. This role partners with site leaders, Quality & Compliance, and corporate HR to drive workforce strategy, organizational change, performance enablement, and an exceptional employee experience in a safety- and quality-critical manufacturing environment.

Location: Cincinnati, OH, Hillsboro, OH, or Burlington, VT. Hybrid, must live within 20 miles of an assigned facility

What you'll do:

• Lead delivery of HR Business Partner support to your assigned Strategic Business Units (SBUs) within CRS; 1,000+ employee population.
• Deploy HR strategy & translate enterprise direction into site action by leading workforce strategy, organization design, and aligning HCM metrics to business goals.
• Lead strategic organizational change management initiatives and deploy adaptable systems to sustain change.
• Drive SBU-level performance enablement by operationalizing performance management processes, leveraging analytics to identify gaps, deploying leadership mentoring programs, and increasing leader commitment.
• Build organizational capability & succession planning by supporting efforts to identify and develop critical-to-business talent, lead succession planning and leadership development across division SBUs.
• Enhance mission readiness & SBU leader effectiveness by effectively partnering SBU VP/GMs to ensure their SBU’s readiness for operational demands and maximize senior leadership team outcomes.
• Own deployment and successful execution of employee experience initiatives ensuring leadership alignment.
• Develop high-performing HR generalist teams (Sr HR Operations Managers, HR Managers, HR Generalists) to deliver best-in-class business partner and operational support.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including oversight and partnership with Quality and Compliance functions for the FAA/DOT Drug & Alcohol Program.
• Oversight of applicable compliance audits, employee relations investigations and workplace incident response for assigned SBUs.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in manufacturing, MRO, aerospace or complex operations.
• 3+ years leading multi-site / multi-state HR team of HRBPs and/or HR Generalists to high levels of performance.
• 3+ years of budgeting experience and P&L awareness to align people decisions with financial objectives.
• 3+ years of experience developing and deploying initiatives supporting workforce strategy & organization design, strategic organizational change management, performance enablement, organic / inorganic growth, talent optimization, and culture improvement.
• HR transformation experience required
• Experience overseeing workplace investigations
• Advanced capability in HR analytics and data-driven workforce planning (turnover analysis, capacity forecasting).
• Ability to travel regularly between Cincinnati, Hillsboro and Burlington for onsite presence.Travel up to 40%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP or similar certification.
• Exposure to M&A and site integrations preferred

Desired Skills:

• Strategic Capability: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver HR programs that align with long-term business goals and enhance workforce effectiveness.
• Project Management: Proven success in leading cross-functional projects with strong planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
• Change Leadership: Expertise in structured change management and communication frameworks that drive adoption and engagement.
• Analytical Skills: Advanced capability in HR analytics to support data-driven solutions, develop performance dashboards and metrics to assess progress, identify insights, and drive informed decision-making.
• Collaboration & Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience leveraging HRIS, data analytics, and project management tools to optimize HR delivery.
• HR Compliance:Experience in regulatory & audit readiness and crisis/business continuity planning.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Pension Plan Contribution with 100% company match up to 5%
• 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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