HR Director - Strategic Projects & HR Initiatives

StandardAero; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation solutions provider is hiring a Director of Human Resources for Strategic Projects & HR Initiatives. This role involves spearheading strategic HR projects, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring successful HR program delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong project management skills, and a capacity for effective communication within a global environment. This position is remote with some travel required.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

5% 401(k) matching

Paid time off and flexible work arrangements

Annual bonus opportunities

Professional development and continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience required.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead strategic HR projects across diverse business platforms.
• Lead time-sensitive HR and organizational projects.
• Drive process efficiencies across the HR Function.

Skills

Strategic Capability

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Collaboration & Influence

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Data analytics tools

Project management tools

Job description

Director, Human Resources – Strategic Projects & HR Initiatives

Location: Remote (North America). Some travel/international travel required.

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and expertise to tackle aviation’s toughest challenges — from routine maintenance to the most complex repairs and overhauls. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture give you the tools to grow a meaningful career within a team you can count on for the long term.

As one of the world’s largest independent Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) providers, StandardAero employs more than 8,000 professionals across 55 locations worldwide. We are proud to be a trusted leader in aviation innovation, safety, and performance excellence.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the SVP of Human Resources for our Airlines & Fleets and Military, Helicopter & Energy Divisions, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead key strategic projects across multiple facets of the HR Function.

This role is ideal for a strategic HR professional who combines strong business acumen with a passion for project leadership, organizational design, and change management. The Director will serve as an internal consultant and execution partner to senior HR and business leaders within A&F and MH&E, ensuring the effective delivery of Division wide programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead strategic HR projects across diverse business platforms in a complex, global business
• Lead cross-divisional, time-sensitive HR and organizational projects with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Assess and redesign organizational structures to optimize efficiency, agility, and alignment with business goals.
• Lead / collaborate on organizational design efforts across multiple business units
• Drive process efficiencies across the HR Function in the A&F and MH&E divisions
• Drive operational effectiveness between divisions by streamlining processes and improving collaboration.
• Influence HR strategy and processes around business acquisition and integration
• Implement change management strategies to support adoption of new processes and organizational structures.
• Define and track success metrics for projects and HR initiatives, reporting progress to executive leadership.
• Communicate initiatives and changes effectively to stakeholders across the organization.

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience required
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated success leading enterprise-level projects or transformation initiatives in a complex, global, or matrixed organization
• 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: Ability to use data 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

Why Join Us

At StandardAero, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. You’ll find a supportive, performance-driven culture that empowers you to make an impact while growing your career.

We offer:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 5% 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities

Join StandardAero — and help shape the strategic initiatives that define the future of our global HR organization.