Site HR Manager

Safran; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in Twinsburg is seeking an HR Manager to lead the full HR function for about 150 engineers and staff, onsite five days a week. You will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team and supervise one HR Generalist with functional oversight of a site admin assistant.

The role combines strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, and HR projects, with responsibility for recruitment, payroll, benefits, performance management, and employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience and/or training, or 3 years of management experience.
• Travel up to 15% domestically or internationally; occasional evening/night support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR team and day-to-day HR activities across the site.
• Manage full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, 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.
• Support regulatory compliance and internal policies; assist audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Learning agility

Adaptability

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Job description

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.

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.

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.

• * 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.

Desired Skills and Experience

• * 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.