Sr. HR Business Partner

About This Role

Serve as the lead HR partner for assigned business units and sites within a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturing environment, providing strategic and operational HR leadership. Directly supervise a team of site HR Business Partners, supporting business performance, workforce stability, compliance, and integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor to senior operational and functional leaders and translate business plans into workforce strategies
• Lead and execute core annual talent processes such as performance reviews, talent assessments, merit planning, and incentive administration
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 3-5 site HR Business Partners
• Maintain strong partnerships with manufacturing and program leaders through regular on-site presence and travel
• Lead complex employee relations matters including investigations, corrective action, performance issues, and terminations
• Partner with legal, compliance, and leadership teams on matters involving government contracting requirements and controlled information environments
• Drive operational consistency in onboarding, offboarding, manager practices, and HR workflows across sites
• Support integration of acquired businesses by coordinating employee onboarding, policy alignment, communications, and cultural integration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other regulated industrial environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations in California
• Working knowledge of workforce planning, compensation fundamentals, and performance management practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations in California. Working knowledge of workforce planning, compensation fundamentals, and performance management practices.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degrees in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• HR certification

Benefits