Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager, Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares. 

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview

Title: Human Resources Manager
Job Family: Human Resources
Reports to: Director of Human Resources,CAO dotted line to Site Leader
Works with: Directors, Managers, Union, and Employees
Location: East Camden, AR, USA
Type: Full time
Job Summary
This position reports to the Director of Human Resources at CAO with a dotted line to the ARO site Operations Leader. The Human Resources Manager acts as a business partner to the business by supporting the company’s objectives, providing professional HR guidance, and supporting managers/supervisors and employees with the objective of adding value to the business. In addition, the Human Resources Manager develops, implements, and coordinates policies and programs to ensure effective utilization of human resources, provides a safe harassment free work environment, and complies with government labor regulations.
Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains effective working relationships with all levels of company management.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters,

       including but not limited to recruitment and selection, performance management, 
       employee relations, compensation and benefits, and compliance with employment laws
       and regulations.

• Conduct employee investigations to determine appropriate Company response and to ensure investigation outcomes are fair, equitable, and compliant with company policy and state/federal employment laws.
• Maintains an effective recruitment program as directed by management; activities include job description updates, job postings, interviewing and resume searches.  Recruits, interviews and recommends placement of candidates for exempt positions, working from receipt of requisition to offer of employment and intake of new employee.
• Foster a collaborative culture, resulting in increased employee engagement.
• Manage Affirmative Action planning
• Keeps abreast of market developments in such areas as wages and salaries, employee benefits and general personnel practices.
• Monthly HR reports and other periodic reporting requirements, including timekeeping and payroll entry process.
• Ensure that growth-oriented conversations are taking place in each department and that mentoring is happening with our key high potential talent within the business. 
• Conduct wage and salary surveys; administer salary administration activities; assist in development of salary plan; maintain current job descriptions and evaluations. 
• Manage/schedule random drug testing
• Facilitate and administer various employee relations matters such as performance management meetings, counseling, grievances, advancement, leaves of absence, accommodations and exit interviews.
• Counsel and coach employees and managers in addressing interpersonal and behavioral challenges.
• Conduct training sessions on various subject areas, such as performance management, sexual harassment, and ethics.
• Administer employee benefit programs such tuition refund, etc.  
• Prepares personnel forecast and recruitment plan to fill needs
• Conduct training sessions on various subject areas, such as performance management, sexual harassment, and ethics.
• Supervise HR transactional processing
• Manage Performance Review administration and workers compensation administration and reporting..
• Team with Director of Human Resources in the following areas:
• Policy & Procedure Development
• Org Planning & Development
• Compensation Strategy
• Succession Planning

 

• Oversee all union activities such as negotiations, grievances, contract compliance, seniority, pension, labor relations, any other activities related to the bargaining unit.
• Oversee special events and other activities related to employee morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to respond to a heavy load of work demands, prioritize effectively and initiate delivery of human resources services. 
• Union experience preferred.
• Enthusiastic, outgoing and persuasive team player. 
• Ability to work at a high level of professionalism and integrity is essential, as this is a position of organizational trust.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to implement and design solutions, meet deadlines and respond promptly to supervisory/ company and corporate requests. 
• Be available and responsive to provide customer service in a timely and efficient manner.
• Significant knowledge in employment law and HR practices.
• Creative problem solving and strategic thinking skills with substantial business acumen.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Strong computer proficiency: Microsoft Office and experience with human resource information systems required.  ADP Vantage preferred.
• Ability to engage, inspire, and influence people.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

Armtec Competencies
Armtec seeks leaders who demonstrate a positive outlook; sense of urgency, professionalism; cool under pressure; approachability, charismatic leadership, interpersonal savvy, motivational skills, conflict management, assessing people, organizing, planning, priority setting, building effective teams, managerial courage, fairness to direct reports and relentless drive for results.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• B. S. in a Business-Related field with a concentration in Human Resources or Organizational Development or equivalent and five to eight years related experience and/or training
• Must have general computer skills. (MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). 
• Must communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Work Hours

4/10 workweek

To Apply

Please apply online on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Protected vet status