Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.

This position is open to Airbus locations in Grand Prairie, Texas or Columbus, Mississippi

Position Summary:

The Mgr. Human Resources Operations is responsible for establishing, directing and managing the Human Resource functions within all U.S Airbus Helicopters manufacturing sites. Plays key role by providing both practical and strategic support including Positive Employee Relations culture, staffing, employee communications, employee engagement activities, recognition, performance management, talent management, organizational effectiveness and employee relations.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. HR Operations & Strategy: 40%

• Ensure the optimal coordination of all HR related activities across all sites and ensure the the NA Region HR initiatives are aligned in support of AHNA business objectives.
• Responsible to liaise with Canadian HR counterparts ensuring optimal relationships and open communication
• Design, implement and maintain initiatives that help promote a positive employee relations culture.
• Ensure proper management of Expat Onboarding and Repatriation working with C&B.
• Establishes human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Aligns and Implements human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, staffing, employment processing, records management and employee relations.
• Support development of talent management strategies which will enhance employee engagement and mitigate future talent gap.
• Make recommendations regarding key hiring decisions within the business to HR colleagues and assigned HRBP Client Team
• Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing and updating policies, procedures, methods and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organizational values. Validate and participate in compliance of writing proper job descriptions
• Ensures a fair and consistent interpretation and application of Company policies, practices and procedures that create and maintain a people first culture.
• Maintains employee relations, respond to employee concerns and conduct investigations as needed to resolve matters working with VP of HR/Legal Counsel.
• Foster change leadership, act as an HR brand ambassador, and drive values culture in conjunction with diversity and inclusion.
• Partner/collaborate with the leadership team to align and execute HR strategies in support of business objectives in all business locations including internationally.
• Participate/lead in special projects as assigned by VP of HR, CEO for Airbus Helicopters NA
• Process approvals/validation for payroll status changes, to include promotions, terminations, wage adjustments.
• Process approvals for PR/PO/Invoices within signature authority.
• Drive and deliver high quality project work for the benefit of Airbus organizations in the US and globally.
• Anticipate and influence HR related needs by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of business objectives, strategies, and challenges

2. Supervision and Leadership: 40%

• Serves as primary backup for VP of HR/EHS Head of NA Region, and attends High level executive meetings in the absence of the VP.
• Provides leadership and guidance to HR teams at all U.S. sites to include supervision of VIEs, Interns, Contractors, and HR Operations staff.
• Provide leadership to Management and HRBPs in all areas of performance management to include goal and objective setting, performance reviews, individual development, performance improvement, and corrective action plans
• Provides day-to-day supervision and guidance to HR staff in the development and dissemination of better business practices that are consistent, accurate, and align with company objectives.
• Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish tasks/ goals, or solve a problem.
• Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of department objectives.
• Provide continuous feedback regarding performance and conduct annual appraisals

3. HRBP Client Team Customer Focus: 20%

• Champion and demonstrate high level of personal integrity and ethics
• Lead meaningful career coaching, including following through with professional development goals
• Enforce consequential management when appropriate
• Actively engage and listen to employees, responding appropriately and in a timely manner
• Conduct Exit Interviews
• Provide leadership and guidance to HRBP client team on topics such as Employee Relations, Organization Development and Design, Change Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Employee Training & Development, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Compensation & Benefits.
• Actively participates with the business leaders and their teams to ensure relevant information on all HR related business activities are understood, acted upon and cascaded appropriately.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor' degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field is desirable.

Preferred:

• MBA or Masters in HRM, ILR or other relevant field preferred

Experience:

Required:

• Minimum twelve (12) years of Human Resources experience in a progressive HR Generalist or HRBP role.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience and proven track record of success in a U.S. Manufacturing Environment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a multi-cultural environment,
• International experience.
• Experience working in a multi-functional international environment and Avionics industry preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Exceptional leadership, negotiation and facilitation skills, experienced in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Well-organized and self-directed, and an engaged, collaborative team player.
• Customer focused with a strong business orientation
• Demonstrated relationship building skills with other employees, subsidiaries and international colleagues; must work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing stakeholder expectations, coaching skills, and project management skills.
• Ability to work directly with management, senior management, and group executives locally and internationally, building consensus to achieve required solutions
• Superior written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, as well as effective result-oriented problem solving skills
• Must be an ambassador of company culture and drive initiative to constantly build upon and improve culture
• Working knowledge of current Employment Law e.g. FMLA, FLSA etc. Human Resources Management, Hiring, Developing Standards, Foster Team work, Promoting Process Improvement, Building Relationships, and Affirmative Action Plans (AAP)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality due to sensitive nature of position
• Ability to forecast company requirements well in advance maintaining communication to all stakeholders

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Superior written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and exceptional listening skills
• Fluent written and spoken English, with ability to influence and direct others
• French, German, or Spanish skills a plus

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Must be computer literate, with a strong knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Travel Required:

• 10% Domestic only

Citizenship:

• Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

• None

Decision Making, Complexity:

• Provide advice and support to line management in organization structure development, employee problem resolution and conflict resolution. Monitor administration to standards. Identify opportunities and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep the company abreast with current practices and informed of new developments.
• Partners with region wide HRBP team to harmonize goals and processes across North America
• Leverage technological savviness to support the business, implement new processes, drive employee engagement and prepare for the future
• Lead innovation and creative problem solving to champion change management initiatives
• Signature authority on invoices and expenditures.
• Approve Payroll Status Change Forms (PSCs) for new hires, transfers, promotions, salary adjustments, relocations, terminations and other personnel changes.

Organizational information:

• Position Reports to VP of HR and EHS, Airbus Helicopters NA Region and will have communications and interfaces with other Airbus divisions across North America and Europe.

Direct Reports:

• Exempt: 3
• Non-exempt : 3
• Temporary Employees: 1

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• Ensures achievement of strategies/objectives by providing HR leadership that delivers innovative, value-added counsel and services that facilitate the attraction, retention, and development of employees. Supports and promotes the mission and vision of the organization through the alignment of the Human Resources Departmental goals with organization-wide goals and objectives. This position will work with individuals and teams, both nationally and internationally to deliver projects on behalf of Airbus teams. Ability to operate both autonomously and in a team environment and become a trusted partner to their customers and to their HR colleagues. Displays exemplary behaviors aligned with the Airbus Values & Behaviors at all times

Nature of Contacts:

• Role requires well-developed communication skills with internal and external clients on a daily basis.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent follow through skills and the demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite: 90% of the time this position must be worked onsite at the Company location.
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 25lbs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 25lbs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.