Human Resources Manager

Park Aerospace Corp.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Park Aerospace Corp. in Newton, KS is seeking a Lead HR Operations to drive workforce development, compliance, and employee relations at our onsite facility.

You will own full-cycle recruiting, manage compensation and benefits, administer performance and training programs, and ensure ITAR/EAR compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR/Business Admin or related field.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience including 2+ years in management.
• Manufacturing HR experience preferred.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card required due to ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Promote and communicate Park's culture across the organization.
• Lead skill development and career growth initiatives through the Park Customer Flex Program.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary roles.
• Administer compensation programs and maintain job descriptions.
• Oversee performance evaluation systems and benefits administration.
• Ensure ITAR/EAR compliance and handling of sensitive defense data.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Employee relations

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead HR operations for an aerospace materials and parts manufacturing facility, supporting workforce development, compliance, and employee relations in Newton, KS onsite.

Responsibilities

• Promote and communicate Park’s culture across the organization.
• Engage with employees in the workplace and lead projects focused on skill development and career growth through the Park Customer Flex Program.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary positions, including job postings, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offers, and new-hire onboarding.
• Administer compensation programs and maintain job descriptions (write and update).
• Manage performance evaluation systems.
• Oversee administration of health benefits, retirement plans, workers’ compensation, and tracking for FMLA and short-term disability, including invoice approvals and change reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the company’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).
• Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, including timely filing of EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reports.
• Partner with the Compliance team to ensure recruitment, onboarding, and background screening processes align with ITAR and EAR requirements.
• Provide employee relations guidance, conduct exit interviews, maintain department records, and support compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Set department goals, objectives, and related policies and procedures.
• Review HR reports and outcomes against department goals, then recommend strategies to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a management role.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Due to ITAR/EAR compliance and access to sensitive defense data, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both hourly floor workers and executive leadership.
• Thorough understanding of Kansas labor practices and employment laws required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Certifications (Optional)

• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred

Work Location

• In person: Newton, KS