Lead Employee Human Resources Manager

GE Aerospace; Norwich; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Norwich is seeking a Lead Employee Human Resources Manager to guide people leaders and employees, ensure compliance, and drive HR strategies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, three years of HR experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, health coverage, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of HR experience with focus on recruiting and performance management.
• Ability to work a varied schedule in a manufacturing environment.
• Passionate employee advocate with strong customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees.
• Ensure proper identification and resolution of employee relation issues.
• Lead HR meetings including supervisor training and policy review.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Judgment for integrity and compliance

Problem-solving mindset

Leadership ability

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Job description

Overview

Lead Employee Human Resources Manager role at GE Aerospace's Norwich, NY manufacturing facility. In this role, you will build client support skills by guiding people leaders and employees (hourly & salaried) and develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to deliver on strategic HR goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees with a focus on employee advocacy/engagement, conflict resolution, HR fundamentals and process training, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, and workplace investigations as appropriate.
• Walk the floor and be available for employee and manager needs.
• Partner with the site HR Leader to execute site-specific HR strategies and drive cultural initiatives and transformation, including LEAN fundamentals.
• Ensure all employee relation issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved.
• Advise and counsel managers and employees to ensure consistent application of policies, performance management/discipline, procedures and practices with 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment.
• Lead key HR meetings including Supervisor Training, Policy review, and employee development.
• Maintain and protect confidential data with the utmost discretion and care.
• Assist with other HR special projects or initiatives as needed.
• Utilize proper PPE, safety procedures, and follow all safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of relevant experience).
• Minimum of three years of HR experience with a focus on recruiting, training, performance management, cultural transformation, HR operations, or compensation.
• Ability to work a varied schedule to be available for employees on off-shifts; experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to learn and understand all policies, practices, and procedures.
• Passionate employee advocate with strong customer service focus.
• Confidence and assertiveness with the ability to influence across functions and advocate for both managers and employees.
• Judgment to ensure integrity, compliance and confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented, work independently and solve problems.
• Traits: Humble, transparent, focused, leadership ability, and problem-solver mindset.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $81,200 - 107,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by factors including candidate experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on July 17th, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support health, wellbeing and financial security, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; HealthAhead resources; 401(k) with company matching and retirement contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability and life insurance; and paid time off. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. The sponsor reserves the right to amend or modify benefits at any time and for any reason. This document does not create a contract of employment.