Site HR Manager

Safran Electrical and Power; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power in Twinsburg, Ohio seeks an experienced Site HR Manager to lead the full HR function for ~150 engineers and staff. The role reports to the Site Leadership Team, manages one HR Generalist, and oversees onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and offboarding.

The position is onsite five days a week and requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and project- driven HR transformation experience to support group-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Minimally 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience and/or training.
• Proactive mindset with initiative and action orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR team and day-to-day activities across the site.
• Manage full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, relations, and offboarding.
• Lead performance management, talent reviews, succession planning and employee engagement.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance and organizational matters.
• Ensure accurate HR administration, reporting and data/documentation.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent development

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Safran Electrical & Power

Site HR Manager

Job Overview

• Company: Safran Electrical & Power
• Job Field: Human Resources
• Location: Twinsburg , Ohio , United States
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Duration: Full-time
• Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree
• Required Experience: More than 3 years
• Professional Status: Professional, Engineer & Manager
• Salary: NC

The HR Manager leads the full HR function for our Twinsburg R&D site of approximately 150 employees, primarily engineers and support functions, with a small production population. This highly visible role combines full-scope HR management, team leadership, compliance, strategic initiatives, and HR projects. The HR Manager is a key member of the Site Leadership Team and manages one HR Generalist, with functional management of a site administration assistant.

This position is onsite 5 days per week.

HR Operations & Team Management

• Lead the HR team and day-to-day HR activities across the site.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, internships, payroll, compensation & benefits, employee relations, disciplinary matters, and offboarding.
• Lead performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career development, training, and employee engagement.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance, organizational, and people matters.
• Ensure accurate HR administration, reporting, employee data, and documentation.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure application of Safran HR policies, standards, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support FAA, AFNOR/AS9100, Safran internal audits, and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Manage applicable immigration processes and requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess their impact, and implement necessary actions.
• Support Safran's Health, Safety and Environmental standards and culture.

HR Projects & Transformation

• Lead and contribute to local, regional, and Group HR projects.
• Implement new HR systems, tools, technologies, and processes.
• Support initiatives such as new grading systems, compensation programs, organizational changes, digitalization, and engagement programs.
• Lead change management and communication related to HR initiatives.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Build strong relationships with the Site Leadership Team, managers, employees, HR team, and broader Safran organization.
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to leadership and managers.
• Maintain a visible and approachable HR presence across the site.
• Understand business needs and translate them into effective HR solutions.

HR Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and continuously improve the site's HR strategy in alignment with business priorities.
• Strengthen talent acquisition, retention, compensation & benefits, talent development, succession, and workforce planning strategies.
• Use HR data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Simplify and improve HR processes, employee experience, and manager effectiveness.
• Anticipate future workforce and organizational needs and develop appropriate solutions.

Additional requirements: 5-15% domestic/international travel and occasional evening/night support based on business needs.

Job Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience and/or training, or
• 3 years of management experience
• Proactive mindset: Anticipates needs, takes initiative, and drives actions through to completion.
• Strong organizational skills: Manages multiple priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Learning agility: Quickly understands new processes, systems, and business needs.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and responds effectively to changing priorities.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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