Vice President, Human Resources - Component Repair Services

Vice President, Human Resources – Component Repair Services (CRS)

Location:  Cincinnati, OH

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

We are looking for an innovative and strategic VP of Human Resources to join our team! This role will report into the SVP of Human Resources and supports the Component Repair Services (CRS) Division.   The CRS division is on target to generate more than $600mm in annual revenues in 2024.  Almost 1,750 employees work in the CRS business unit and are located at 11 primary facilities worldwide. It is an exciting time to be part of our team!

StandardAero offers:  

• Completive wages and bonus plans 
• Generous paid time off 
• Insurance includes medical, dental and vision benefits 
• Retirement savings plan 

The VP of Human Resources is a strategic contributor who collaborates with StandardAero Executive and leadership teams on organizational planning, developing and implementing human capital programs, policies and practices, aligning the HR strategy and supporting the Company’s objectives to build a high-performance culture with individuals who are competent, results-driven, innovative and committed to excellence.

THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES IS A LEADER WHO WILL:

• Deliver strategic HR leadership in the areas of organizational development, talent acquisition and retention, performance management, succession planning, benefits and compensation, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, labor laws/legal compliance, and training and development programs
• Provide perspectives and action plans on how best to evolve company leadership, culture and strategy to ensure organizational effectiveness and design
• Help ensure succession needs are met by offering expert counsel on employee engagement, leadership, training and development in order for the Company to remain well positioned to meet future challenges
• Research, develop, and implement effective talent management methods, competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs to attract talent and enable company growth
• Mentor, guide, coach and develop the Human Resources Team responsible for sector wide delivery of HR services; assist with the resolution of human resources matters and employee relations
• Implement and measure the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at supporting the performance, growth, reward, and engagement of all employees
• Monitor and ensure the compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Be a visible, involved and engaged leader to support employees throughout the Company with partnership of the Human Resources Team

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES:

• Promote teamwork and continuous process improvements to achieve business objectives and maintain a positive employee relations environment
• Help create and support a work environment in which employees become compelled to commit to their organization and its bottom line and feel pride and job ownership
• Maintain full awareness of and establish an understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable HR laws
• Assist management in assessing and identifying resources to meet employee/departmental training needs and encourage employees to continuously develop their skills
• Expand and develop the Human Resources Team as needed, including organizational development and talent acquisition
• Implement creative, efficient, and user-friendly HR programs and solutions
• Partner with benefits brokers/vendors to review, update and administer benefits policies and programs, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant and scalable
• Forecast and manage the Human Resources budget
• Complete other projects and special assignments as requested by the Executive Team

What skills you will require: 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship
• Bachelors’ degree required (HR concentration preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in HR roles; at least 5 years of leadership
• Experience managing global HR teams

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Proven experience as a Human Resource leader at a mid-to-large size organization
• Strong background in designing and implementing organizational structure and change management
• In-depth knowledge and interpretation of fundamental HR disciplines, processes, policies, law and best practices
• Understand, interpret, and apply company and departmental policies and procedures
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills
• Sound business acumen in order to assess Company needs, develop solutions and implement with measured impact on the business
• Ability to deal promptly and effectively with adverse situations and maintain professionalism and composure
• Exemplary communication, conflict resolution and leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Exercise sound judgment and confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports
• Exhibit an outgoing, people-oriented, helpful and positive attitude with a customer-centric approach to working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient computer skills including experience with multiple HR systems and databases
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Intuitive, collaborative, results-oriented and driven

Preferred characteristics:

• Aerospace industry experience strongly preferred
• Acquisitions and mergers experience a plus

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 5 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off 
• Bonus Opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities