Senior HR Operations Manager - Component Repair Services

All Aviation Jobs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Bonus opportunities

FSA

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior HR Operations Manager to serve as the strategic HR partner and operational lead for a fast-growing site. You will counsel leaders, drive HR excellence, lead the local HR team, and act as FAA DER for the Drug & Alcohol Program.

The role requires 7+ years of HR experience in aviation/manufacturing, strong IR skills, and DER familiarity. On-site role with a multi-person HR team and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in HR or related field.
• 7+ years HR experience supporting large employee populations.
• Aviation/aerospace or manufacturing HR exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute HR and talent strategies.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of HR professionals; oversee daily workflow.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, discipline, terminations, and accommodations.
• Act as FAA DER for Drug & Alcohol Program: compliance, testing logistics, records.
• Support Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

FERA/DER knowledge

HRIS proficiency

Coaching & mentoring

Negotiation skills

Education

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

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

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Senior HR Operations Manager

You will be the strategic HR business partner and operational lead for a fast-growing site. You will counsel leaders, drive HR operational excellence, lead the local HR team, and serve as the site’s FAA Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the Drug & Alcohol Program.

Location: Cincinnati, OH (on site)

What You’ll Do

• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute HR and talent strategies (recruiting, retention, succession).
• Lead, coach and develop a team of 3 Senior HR Generalists and 1 HR Onboarding Specialist; oversee daily HR workflow.
• Manage employee relations: investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and accommodations.
• Act as the FAA Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the Drug & Alcohol Program: oversee administration, ensure DOT/FAA compliance, coordinate testing logistics, manage confidential recordkeeping, and liaise with third party administrators and regulators.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategy for the Cincinnati site; ensure that staffing targets to best support business objectives.
• Partner with Learning & Development to ensure robust training programs for hourly and salaried team members are in place to support our ability to scale.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policy; maintain HRIS and reporting.Support division-wide initiatives aimed process optimization in the delivery of HR services to the business.

Position Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years HR experience supporting large employee populations (500-700+).
• HR experience within aviation/aerospace or manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of leading a team of HR Generalists to high-performance outcomes.
• 2+ years prior experience leading an organization through rapid growth and transformation.
• Employee relations background.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive investigations and confidential matters.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent systems.Thorough knowledge of U.S. employment laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1 – 2 years prior experience as a DER (Designated Employer Representative).
• HR certification preferred (PHR/SPHR or equivalent).Aerospace, or aerospace maintenance & repair operations (MRO) experience.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare – Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• 5% 401(k) company match
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D InsuranceLearning & Training opportunities