Senior Human Resources Manager

Middle River Aerostructure Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health FSA

Free onsite gym

Immediate 401k vesting

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ST Engineering MRAS in Baltimore, MD seeks a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead HR for salaried staff across core support functions in a 1,300‑employee aerospace manufacturing site. You will report to the Director of Human Resources and partner with union and non‑union leaders to drive workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

The role requires manufacturing HR leadership, strong employment-law knowledge, and experience guiding HR strategies in unionized

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR management experience supporting salaried employees across multiple levels.
• Experience in manufacturing and corporate environments; union experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary HR business partner for salaried employees, guiding organizational design and workforce planning.
• Lead performance management, talent development, and annual planning processes for salaried staff.
• Consult on employee relations, support union interaction, and ensure legal compliance.
• Lead HR communications and engagement initiatives for salaried teams.
• Manage and develop HR team members with coaching and mentorship.
• Track labor metrics and provide data-driven insights to leadership.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Data analytics

Coaching and development

Investigation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HR data systems

HR reporting tools

Job description

Position Title: Senior Human Resources Manager

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220

Company Name: STENA

Description:

Who YOU are and what YOU can become

ST Engineering MRAS is seeking a strategic, high‑impact, and hands‑on Senior Human Resources Manager to support all salaried team members across core support functions—including Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Facilities, Aftermarket, and Warehousing. This role supports an aerospace manufacturing site of roughly 1,300 employees and plays a key role in fostering a high‑performance, compliant, and engaged workplace culture.

Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the Senior HR Manager serves as a trusted advisor to functional leaders at all levels. Success in this role requires demonstrated HR leadership within manufacturing and corporate environments, along with proven capability in navigating and supporting a unionized workforce. Will have direct reports responsible for data entry, report writing, and leave management.

Who WE are and where WE are going

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can‑do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say‑do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.

A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

What YOU will do:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as the primary HR business partner for salaried support‑function employees, delivering guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
• Partner closely with functional leaders to ensure HR initiatives strengthen business goals, operational priorities, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Performance & Talent Management

• Lead performance management, talent development, and annual planning processes for salaried team members.
• Coach leaders on effective performance feedback, development planning, succession strategies, and career progression.
• Identify organizational skill gaps and collaborate with Learning & Development to implement targeted development and training solutions.

Employee Relations & Union Interaction

• Provide expert consultation on employee relations issues, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant practices.
• Work closely with the Labor Relations Manager to uphold collective bargaining agreement compliance.
• Support grievance resolution, workplace investigations, and contract interpretation as needed.

Communications & Engagement

• Lead people‑related communication efforts for salaried support teams, reinforcing clarity, transparency, and alignment with MRAS values.
• Support engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and culture‑building efforts that enhance employee experience and morale.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals, cultivating a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance environment.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, workload prioritization, and ongoing professional development.

Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Track and analyze labor‑related metrics such as grievances, arbitrations, absenteeism, overtime, and disciplinary trends.
• Provide data‑driven insights to leaders and recommend actions that strengthen organizational health and compliance.
• Oversee HR compliance, policy administration, and accurate HR data entry for site‑level processes.

Who YOU must bring to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  Minimum 8 years of progressive HR management experience supporting salaried employees across multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated capability in investigations, employee relations, engagement, and workforce development.
• Experience in both manufacturing and corporate environments.
  Proven experience leading and developing HR team members (minimum of 3 direct reports).
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using HR metrics, reporting tools, and data systems to inform decision‑making.
• This position involves access to export‑controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP).
• Experience supporting aerospace, heavy manufacturing, or similarly complex technical/industrial operations highly preferred.
• Union experience strongly preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and sound judgment, with the ability to balance business needs and employee considerations effectively.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across union and non‑union stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate high‑pressure or ambiguous situations with professionalism.
• Data‑driven decision‑making and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to influence, coach, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• On‑site role based at the MRAS facility in Middle River, MD.
• Regular interaction required with team members and people leaders on shop floor.
• Must be able to flex across shifts as needed to support 2nd and 3rd shift needs when needed.

At ST Engineering MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $125,000 to $145,000 per year. ST Engineering MRAS considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits: As a full‑time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening RequirementsAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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