Strategic HR Manager for Aviation Operations and Compliance

Menzies Aviation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead our operation with a culture of diversity, inclusivity and teamwork. The role requires broad HR expertise across performance management, safety, hiring and employee relations in compliance with employment laws.

Reporting to the Regional Director HR, this role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, coordinating with local management, unions, and external agencies to deliver end-to-end HR services and drive improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, CHRL designation.
• 5 to 10 years’ senior, progressive and relevant HR experience.
• Proficient knowledge and work experience in all Human Resources functions and activities.
• Thorough knowledge of all related HR laws, regulations with preference in the Federal sector.
• Experience in a multiple unionized environment is preferred.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serves management, employees as well as outside clients, handling day to day questions, concerns and resolving work-related problems.
• Implements Menzies policies and procedures as laid down in the Eight Pillars of Management.
• Analyses data, prepares reports and makes recommendations on a variety of human resources issues.
• Coordinates employee relations regarding activities and programs including but not limited to employee counselling, interpretation of policies, collective agreements, programs, and government regulations as related under the Federal sector.
• Provides escalated counselling and support to management and employees.
• Ensures that all monthly reporting for unionized benefits and dues are accurate and timely.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Provide coaching to management offering feedback and advice on employee and organizational issues.
• Acts as a catalyst/change agent by implementing recommendations that improve efficiency and operations.
• Able to perform at the strategic level and be a hands-on working leader, a doer.
• Keeps up to date on overall administrative operational activities of the Stations, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Has the duty to suggest any improvements to working practices especially those relating the Safety & Security.
• Ensure that there are detailed up-to-date records/reconciliation of all required functions.
• Establish, maintain, and promote effective working relationships with external suppliers.
• Assessing, monitoring, training & development of all Human Resources staff (as applicable).
• Ensure the Menzies business units remain fully compliant with internal control standards and all relevant industry, regulatory and Federal legislated requirements.
• Ensures all work is carried out observing safe working practices of self and others.
• Confers with the Station Managers on complex issues which require direction or approval.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by direct management

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CHRL designation

Tools

UltiPro

Outlook

Insurance software

Job description

Menzies Aviation is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead our operation with a culture of diversity, inclusivity and teamwork. The role requires broad HR expertise across performance management, safety, hiring and employee relations in compliance with employment laws.

Reporting to the Regional Director HR, this role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, coordinating with local management, unions, and external agencies to deliver end-to-end HR services and drive improvements