HR Generalist

Stark Aerospace; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Aerospace Inc. in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to lead full‑cycle recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and performance management. The role supports aerospace and defense operations in a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of HR Generalist experience, a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, and familiarity with ITAR/export controls. Aerospace experience and government contract exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR or related field.
• 7–10 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or highly regulated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment for engineering, manufacturing, and corporate roles.
• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, export control, and security clearance requirements where applicable.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and guidance on policies.
• Support conflict resolution and conduct investigations; promote safety-focused culture.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws; support affirmative action planning (AAP) and EEO reporting.
• Support performance review cycles and talent development initiatives; assist in training coordination including compliance and safety training.
• Administer benefits programs, assist with payroll coordination and compensation analysis; support annual salary reviews and bonus processes.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes; maintain HR metrics and reporting dashboards; recommend HR process improvements.

Skills

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Compliance & Regulatory Support

Performance Management

Compensation & Benefits

HR Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment for engineering, manufacturing, and corporate roles
• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, export control, and security clearance requirements where applicable

1. Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries
• Provide guidance on company policies and procedures
• Support conflict resolution and conduct investigations when necessary
• Promote a positive, safety-focused workplace culture

1. Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Support affirmative action planning (AAP) and EEO reporting
• Ensure adherence to aerospace regulatory standards and government contract requirements
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data

1. Performance Management & Development

• Support performance review cycles and talent development initiatives
• Assist in training coordination, including compliance and safety training
• Support succession planning and workforce planning initiatives

1. Compensation & Benefits

• Administer benefits programs and respond to employee benefit inquiries
• Assist with payroll coordination and compensation analysis
• Support annual salary review and bonus processes

1. HR Operations

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain HR metrics and reporting dashboards
• Recommend and implement HR process improvements

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Experience:

• 7-10 years of HR Generalist experience
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or highly regulated industry preferred
• Experience supporting government contracts is a plus

Certifications (Preferred):

• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
• PHR / SPH