Sr. manager, human resources

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Director Human Resources to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a ‘U.S. Person’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. ‘U.S. Person’ includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Manager of Human Resources serves as the Human Resources leader for Huntington Beach operations, providing strategic and operational HR leadership in support of both Huntington Beach facilities. This role partners closely with business leaders to drive employee engagement, workforce planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, compliance, and talent initiatives that support business objectives.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions

(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support growth, operational excellence, workforce stability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on organizational, talent, employee relations, and workforce matters.
• Manage the successful implementation, execution, and adoption of enterprise HR programs and initiatives while ensuring alignment to site-specific business needs.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Navigate the complexities of HR decision-making, balancing the diverse needs, motivations, and agendas of multiple stakeholders; apply sound judgment, reason, and logic to resolve ambiguous situations while maintaining empathy and objectivity.
• Lead and oversee complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance management issues, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Anticipate the needs of the organization by recommending and developing programs that lead to higher employee engagement and productivity, strengthen employee satisfaction, retention, accountability, and organizational culture.

Workforce Planning & Talent Management

• Partner with business leaders to identify workforce needs and develop workforce plans that support operational and strategic objectives.

Leadership Coaching & Organizational Effectiveness

• Coach managers and leaders in effective leadership practices, employee development, accountability, performance management, and team effectiveness.

HR Operations & Business Partnership

• Oversee delivery of day-to-day Human Resources support for both Huntington Beach locations.

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, manage and mentor Human Resources Generalists supporting the Huntington Beach sites.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS - Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required. Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience. Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing HR professionals.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity. Salary Range Transparency: $120,000 - $170,000 annually.