Senior HR Manager - Maryville, TN

StandardAero; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401K with company match

Paid Time Off starting day one

Bonus opportunities

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Maryville, TN, is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead human resources across the site, driving talent strategy, development, and engagement. You will advise senior leaders, shape policies, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws while managing relocation for the Maryville site.

The role oversees leadership development, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and total rewards. A strong HR background in manufacturing or aviation is preferred, with excellent

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of human resource management and leadership experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to senior management with strategic HR guidance on talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Hire, develop and lead a collaborative HR team.
• Partner with global HR to deploy solutions that balance organization alignment with local nuances.
• Oversee employee relations, disciplinary actions, and investigations.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure effective hiring processes for managerial and professional roles.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Strategic leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

High school diploma or equivalent

Master's degree

HR Certification

Tools

MS Office

HRIS / HR software

Talent management systems

Job description

Senior HR Manager – Maryville, TN

StandardAero has an exciting opportunity for a strategic Human Resources Leader to join one of the largest independent aviation service businesses in the world. The Company is a global organization with ~8000 employees working out of facilities strategically located in 55 primary locations across 6 continents.

Job Description

StandardAero has an exciting opportunity for a strategic Human Resources Leader to join one of the largest independent aviation service businesses in the world. The Company is a global organization with ~8000 employees working out of facilities strategically located in 55 primary locations across 6 continents. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for the Commercial Engine Services & Military, Helicopter and Energy businesses, the Senior HR Manager will act as a key member of the Maryville strategic leadership team, with accountability to the Business Unit VP GM. This person will be accountable for the leadership and delivery of results across the employee lifecycle in the areas of Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations and Total Rewards for the Maryville site. The role will be based out of the StandardAero Maryville site located at 1029 Ross Drive Maryville, TN. This position is relocation assistance eligible.

What You'll Do

• Acts as a trusted advisor to the Senior Management team and other members of Leadership, providing strategic HR guidance on the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Hires, inspires, develops and motivates a collaborative and highly functioning HR team.
• Collaborates with global HR Central Function partners to develop and deploy HR solutions that drive organizational alignment while allowing for local nuance.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Provides support and guidance to HR Coordinators, HR Generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to ensure an effective hiring process for the organization, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Develops, coordinates and participates in creative solutions to business challenges and cultural change.
• Identifies and coordinates long term talent management planning to develop longer term organizational capability.
• Consults and engages with leadership to foster and promote engagement at all levels of the organization.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Ensures the consistent and equitable application of organization policies and procedures
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Participates in site-wide and company-wide HR initiatives as required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 7+ years of human resource management and leadership experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent systems.

Preferred Characteristics

• Master's Degree preferred
• Experience in manufacturing highly preferred
• Experience navigating significant change preferred
• HR Certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to navigate a high velocity change environment.
• Ability to influence.
• Ability to appropriately challenge the status quo and put forward proposals for change.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations, particularly in regard to the State of Tennessee.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
• Effective use of KPIs to drive HR Operational Excellence.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare Options
• 401K with 5% Company Match, Vested Day 1
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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