Human Resources Manager

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 support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As the HR Manager, you will serve as a strategic HR business partner and operational leader supporting the Commercial Engines business in San Antonio. You will partner closely with business and functional leaders to align people strategies with business objectives, strengthen organizational capability, and support continued growth and transformation.

This role will oversee the delivery of core HR services, including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, compliance, onboarding, and HR operations. 

Location: On site in San Antonio, TX

What you’ll do

• Serve as a trusted strategic HR advisor to Commercial Engines program and site leadership, translating business priorities into effective people strategies and solutions.
• Partner with leaders to develop and execute talent strategies focused on recruiting, retention, succession planning, workforce capability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations and ensure consistent, timely, and high-quality delivery of HR services to employees and leaders.
• Support the Customer Programs business through organizational growth, transformation, and change management initiatives.
• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance management, terminations, accommodations, and other complex employee matters.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to develop and execute hiring strategies that meet Customer Programs’ workforce and staffing requirements.
• Partner with Learning & Development to ensure robust training and development programs are in place for hourly and salaried employees and support the organization’s ability to scale.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, reporting, and workforce analytics to support effective decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and service delivery and support division-wide initiatives focused on HR operational excellence and process optimization.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture aligned with StandardAero’s values and business objectives.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, performance, and leadership practices.
• Partner with other HR leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and alignment across the broader organization.

Position Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience
• 2+ years of experience supporting organizations through significant growth, transformation, or change.
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/talent management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations.

Preferred Characteristics:

• preferably supporting large employee populations of 500–700+ employees.
• HR experience within aviation/aerospace, MRO, or manufacturing environments is preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment and balance strategic priorities with day-to-day HR needs.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions through effective HR strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, coaching, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive investigations, confidential employee matters, and complex HR situations with sound judgment and discretion

Benefits that make life better

• Comprehensive Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 5% 401(k) company match
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

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