Human Resources Manager

All Aviation Jobs; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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 is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for our aerospace materials and parts manufacturing facility. Because of our federal subcontractor status, this role blends traditional HR leadership with deep federal compliance expertise.

You will champion workforce development, manage risk, and sustain a culture of safety, quality, and precision. You will lead employee relations, recruitment, compensation, training, benefits administration, and employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience; 2+ years in a management role; manufacturing experience preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with hourly and leadership.
• Knowledge of Kansas labor practices and employment laws; MS Office proficiency.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations, culture, and workforce development.
• Oversee recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, and equity programs.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR and EE0 reporting; manage affirmative action plans.
• Collaborate with Compliance to align HR processes with regulations and safety standards.

Skills

HR leadership

Interpersonal communication

Recruitment

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Park Aerospace is entering an exciting phase of growth, innovation, and opportunity. As we continue to strengthen our leadership in the aerospace and defense industries, our mission is to strive for Greatness in advanced composite materials and structures. We are searching for talented individuals to join our expanding team and help us shape the future of aerospace. If you are driven by challenge and inspired by innovation, Park Aerospace offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the industry. Join us to build your career, grow professionally, and be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace technology.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager who will oversee and drive all human resources operations for our aerospace materials and parts manufacturing facility. Because of our status as a Federal subcontractor, this role requires a professional who combines strong traditional HR leadership with a deep, practical understanding of federal compliance. The ideal candidate will champion our workforce development, manage risk, and sustain a culture of safety, quality, and precision. In this role, you will lead employee relations, recruitment, compensation, training, benefits administration, and employment equity programs while helping promote and sustain our company culture.

Responsibilities

• Culture & Strategy: Promote and communicate Park's culture. Actively engage with employees in the workplace and lead projects that drive skill development and career growth within the Park's Customer Flex Program.


• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary roles - including job postings, screening, interviewing, reference checks, job offers, and new-hire onboarding.


• Employee Relations: Provide guidance on employee relations, conduct exit interviews, maintain department records, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.


• Process Improvement: Develop department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Evaluate HR reports and outcomes against department goals to recommend modern strategies that enhance operational efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer compensation programs, write/update job descriptions, manage performance evaluation systems


• Manage the administration of health benefits, retirement plans, workers' compensation, and FMLA/short-term disability tracking. (invoice approvals, change reporting).

Compliance

• Develop, maintain, and execute the company’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP). Ensure complete compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, including timely filing of EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reports.


• Partner with the Compliance team to ensure all recruitment, onboarding, and background screening processes comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Skills And Education Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.


• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience required with at least 2 years in a management role; HR experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.


• Citizenship: Due to ITAR/EAR compliance and access to sensitive defense data, the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).


• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both hourly floor workers and executive leadership.


• Compliance & Tools: Thorough understanding of Kansas Labor practices and employment laws required; proficiency in Microsoft Office required.


• Certifications (Optional): SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Human resources: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person