Human Resources Business Partner (Mid-Level or Senior)

Spirit AeroSystems; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 78,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Tulsa, OK, seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to collaborate with senior leaders and unions, align HR activities with strategy and guide managers on performance and disciplinary actions.

You will lead employee relations, workforce planning, restructuring input, and partner with COEs to implement HR programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and staying current on HR trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as HRBP or similar role supporting business leaders.
• Advising managers on performance processes, coaching and disciplinary actions.
• Handling employee relations investigations with legal/compliance teams.
• Supporting workforce planning, restructuring or staffing strategy.
• Knowledge of US employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO).
• Experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence to implement programs.
• Experience using HRIS systems such as Workday or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with senior leaders, labor unions and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support leadership teams of multiple business units
• Align HR activities with the organizational strategy
• Consult with management and provide HR guidance when appropriate
• Manage and resolves complex employee relations issues in partnership with ERO, Ethics, Compliance, leadership and labor unions
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Collaborate with HR COEs to implement HR programs to meet HR objectives
• Ensure a strong understanding of laws and regulations to help company stay in compliance
• Stay current on HR trends to develop solutions using current best practices in the field

Skills

HRBP experience

Performance management

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Labor relations

Tools

Workday

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Works closely with senior leaders, labor unions and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support leadership teams of multiple business units
• Align HR activities with the organizational strategy
• Consult with management and provide HR guidance when appropriate
• Manage and resolves complex employee relations issues in partnership with ERO, Ethics, Compliance, leadership and labor unions
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Collaborate with HR COEs to implement HR programs to meet HR objectives
• Ensure a strong understanding of laws and regulations to help company stay in compliance
• Stay current on HR trends to develop solutions using current best practices in the field

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years working as an Human Resource Business Partner or in a related HR role supporting business leaders
• Experience advising managers on performance management processes, including coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary actions
• Experience handling employee relations investigations and issue resolution in partnership with legal, ethics, or compliance teams
• Experience supporting workforce planning activities, including organizational restructuring or staffing strategy development
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO)
• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, labor agreements, or workplace compliance requirements
• Experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, or Learning & Development to implement HR programs
• Experience using HRIS or enterprise HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, or similar systems) to manage HR data and reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, for workforce analysis and reporting

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Senior Level (Level 4): 10+ years working as an Human Resources Business Partner or in a related HR role supporting business leaders
• Experience with Labor Relations
• SHRM CP and/ or HRCI PHR certification
• Experience with Change Management

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Associate - Level 3): $77,650 - $119,100

Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level - Level 4): $101,050 - $154,950