Sr HR Generalist

Work Arrangement

This is a full-time, on-site position.

Job Overview

The Sr. HR Generalist is responsible for the human resources needs and implementation of best practices to support achievement of corporate business objectives. This role must be able to balance overall corporate needs, relationship building, employee support, and the ongoing operational needs of the company while maintaining compliance with all HR regulations.

Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains working relationships with leadership and staff in order to deliver service excellence and applicable solutions to leadership and employees
• Develops and implements employee activities designed to champion people and continuously improve culture and engagement, driving and maintaining a cooperative and positive work environment
• Partners with HR Business Partner and HR functional process leads to perform routine tasks required to administer and execute talent programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, leaves, performance management, recognition, succession planning, training and development, and occupational health and safety
• Supports employee relations activities, including policy application, workplace investigations, performance and conduct matters, conflict resolution, corrective counseling, and employment decisions. Referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Consults with managers to discover position requirements to support development and execution of performance management practices including goal setting, performance reviews, and performance improvement planning.
• Communicates effectively to support leaders and employees through organization changes
• Assists in creating and updating job descriptions
• Supports successful talent acquisition in partnership Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers in the selection process to evaluate candidates against position and company culture fit requirements
• Developments new and updates procedures as required
• Coordinate and facilitate employee and management training and new hire orientation programs through live webinar and classroom sessions
• Leverage HRIS and people data to develop, maintain, and report on key HR metrics related to talent, performance, engagement, retention, and workforce trends
• Develop, review, and update company HR policies to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications and other software applications as required, including Microsoft SharePoint
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under pressure with attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the organization
• Analytical skills and experience extracting, analyzing, and interpreting people and HR process data to support decision making and process improvement
• Demonstrated experience delivering training, facilitating workshops, or presenting to employee groups in person and virtually
• Proactive approach to identifying potential issues and addressing them before they escalate
• Ability to builds and maintains positive relationships with leaders across different departments
• Communicates effectively during times of organizational change • Strong independent thinking and good judgement
• Ability to work quickly and proficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Education / Certifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• aPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Experience

• 6 + years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• Proven experience in handling a variety of employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads and senior management

Physical Requirements

• Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.