Strategic HR Director for Growth & Performance

PBS Aerospace Inc; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Aerospace is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function at our Roswell site. You will partner with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to shape people strategy, build leadership capability, and drive scalable programs across performance, rewards, and compliance.

As a senior HR leader, you will oversee HR policy, workforce planning, recruitment, and organizational design, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent while maintaining adherence to ITAR and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 14+ years of progressive HR experience, including 8+ in HR leadership.
• Experience advising a CEO and senior executives as a strategic partner.
• Experience building or significantly improving HR policies and programs in a growing organization.
• Deep knowledge of performance management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, and employment compliance.
• Experience using workforce metrics and people data to drive business recommendations.
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive, confidential matters.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required due to the company’s work as a defense contractor and ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with business priorities and plans.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on organizational, workforce, and talent matters.
• Lead organizational planning, including structure, capabilities, and future talent needs.
• Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership practices, and change management.
• Own HR compliance, policy governance, risk management, and significant employee-relations escalations.
• Maintain HR policies and practices that meet employment requirements and are applied consistently and fairly.
• Advise leaders on complex or sensitive employee matters, investigations, and employment decisions, partnering with legal counsel as needed.
• Design and continuously improve the performance management framework, policies, and processes.
• Set consistent practices for goal setting, feedback, development planning, and performance improvement.
• Coach leaders on effective performance management and employee decisions.
• Own the total rewards strategy, including compensation and benefits.
• Establish compensation philosophy, job architecture, market benchmarking, salary structures, and incentives.
• Evaluate the competitiveness and financial sustainability of benefit programs.
• Establish and track key workforce metrics and HR performance indicators.
• Report regularly to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on hiring, retention, turnover, performance, compensation, and workforce capacity, with clear recommendations.
• Establish HR controls, documentation standards, and reporting practices.
• Oversee the Lead Recruiter and the organization’s recruiting and hiring strategy.
• Partner with leaders on workforce plans and hiring priorities.
• Build recruiting strategies that meet current staffing needs and long-term talent pipelines, including university and early-career recruiting.
• Monitor recruiting effectiveness and talent-market trends.
• Lead and develop the HR team, including the HR Manager and Lead Recruiter, with clear roles and accountability.
• Coordinate HR strategy, recruiting, and day-to-day people operations.
• Evaluate and improve HR systems, vendors, and processes as the organization grows.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic partnership

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Compensation & benefits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

PBS Aerospace is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function at our Roswell site. You will partner with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to shape people strategy, build leadership capability, and drive scalable programs across performance, rewards, and compliance.

As a senior HR leader, you will oversee HR policy, workforce planning, recruitment, and organizational design, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent while maintaining adherence to ITAR and other