About Us

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The companys core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the worlds premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Role Location:

Wichita, KS (On-Site)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Works closely with senior leaders, labor unions and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support leadership teams of multiple business units
• Align HR activities with the organizational strategy
• Consult with first level management and provide HR guidance when appropriate
• Manage and resolves complex employee relations issues in partnership with ERO, Ethics, Compliance, leadership and labor unions
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Collaborate with HR COEs to implement HR programs to meet HR objectives
• Ensure a strong understanding of laws and regulations to help company stay in compliance
• Stay current on HR trends to develop solutions using current best practices in the field

Requirements:

• Experience in Human Resources:

  • Level 1 – 0-2 years of experience – $56,000 - $65,000

  • Level 2 – 2-7 years of experience – $70,000 - $86,000

  • Level 3 – 7+ years of experience – $83,000 - $109,000

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships across multiple levels of an organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to coach managers
• Must be able to work on-site in Wichita, KS

Preferred:

• Labor relations experience highly preferred
• SHRM CP and/ or HRCI PHR certification
• Change management
• Leadership development

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.