Corporate Human Resources Business Partner

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and founded in 1993, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 25 FAA-approved repair stations, 27 locations worldwide, 1,100+ employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production/distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on over 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model.

JOB PURPOSE                                                                                                                                             

The Corporate Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will be responsible for providing HR support for the PAG Corporate Office in Atlanta as well as assisting, as needed, multiple U.S. locations. PAG's four key service areas are: Avionics Services, Engine Services, Component Services, and Manufacturing/DER (Designated Engineering Representative) Services.

This role will provide a blend of strategic and hands-on support to sites. HRBP will be a contact for employees and leaders, focusing on employee relations, culture & engagement, coaching & leader development, as well as training. The HRBP will partner closely with HR leadership to drive a positive workplace culture, ensure consistency in HR policies, and provide guidance on employee-related matters. Workforce planning and talent retention will also be a key function of this role.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

•  Employee Relations: Act as a resource for handling employee relations matters, conducting investigations, resolving workplace conflicts, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Culture & Engagement: Partner with HR leadership to foster a positive and inclusive work environment, reinforcing company values and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coaching & Leadership Development: Provide coaching and guidance to management on effective leadership practices, employee performance, and development strategies to enhance managerial effectiveness.
• Training: Identify training needs and learning programs for employees and leaders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and workforce development goals.
• HR Policy & Compliance: Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR-related policies, procedures, and best practices
• HR Support & Advising: Act as a resource for Corporate HR-related inquiries, including benefits, payroll, leaves of absence, and workplace accommodation, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Workforce Planning & Talent Retention: Assist in identifying workforce trends, turnover concerns, and opportunities for retention strategies.
• Recruiting: Assist, as needed, in the recruitment process by screening or interviewing candidates and coordinating pre-employment screenings (e.g., I-9 verification).

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports day-to-day HR operations including assisting with processing employee changes and new hires, assisting with recruiting, administering compensation activities, managing unemployment claims, running HR reports, and responding to HR inquiries. Provides support for terminations, create/maintain job descriptions, and helps facilitate New Hire Orientation. Conducts employee relations investigations, assists with drug and alcohol program management, serves as backup to HR administration functions, compiles HR metrics, and supports employee surveys. Contributes to key HR projects such as Affirmative Action Plan development, EEO-1 reporting, HR policy creation, training administration, and Drug and Alcohol Program audit preparation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 20 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines and equipment and troubleshoot problems with equipment.

Work Location: Precision Aviation Group Corporate Office

Travel: This role requires occasional day and overnight travel to site locations. (10% or less of the time)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and ability to maintain the confidentiality of information; excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; multi-tasking a necessity; thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; ability to type with accuracy and speed; ability to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers and to project a positive, concerned image to the public; ability to work without supervision; ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities. 

Education/Training:  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required or commensurate additional years of experience.

Experience:  

• Three plus years of HR experience, with a key focus on employee relations, coaching, and leadership development.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or aviation operations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

 Certificates/Licenses:

•  HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.

Other: As with any role at PAG, other duties may be occasionally assigned in the role to support the broader business.

EOE/Vets/Disabled