HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition Specialist

The HR Generalist & Talent Acquisition Specialist supports all aspects of human resources while leading full-cycle recruiting for an aircraft manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership to attract, hire, and retain a skilled workforce in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The position ensures compliance with employment laws, company policies, and industry standards while supporting a positive and productive workplace culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, including assemblers, inspectors, engineers, technicians, and leadership positions
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, job requirements, and staffing timelines
  • Develop and manage job postings in the ATS (e.g., iCIMS), job boards, and external recruiting platforms
  • Source candidates through agencies, referrals, job fairs, schools, and direct outreach
  • Screen resumes, conduct interviews, coordinate hiring panels, and facilitate offer approvals
  • Manage onboarding processes including background checks, drug screening, and orientation
  • Maintain strong relationships with staffing agencies and external recruiting partners
  • Track recruiting metrics and provide regular hiring updates to leadership

  HR Generalist Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and leaders across the plant
  • Support employee relations matters, including coaching, performance management, and corrective actions
  • Assist with investigations and ensure fair, consistent application of company policies
  • Administer HR programs including benefits enrollment, leave of absence, attendance tracking, and employee records
  • Support performance review cycles and employee development initiatives
  • Assist with training coordination, compliance training, and documentation
  • Maintain accurate personnel files and HRIS/ATS data in accordance with regulatory requirements

  Compliance & Manufacturing Environment Support

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.)
  • Support audits and documentation requirements related to FAA, AS9100, ISO, and customer standards
  • Assist with safety-related HR processes and coordination with EHS
  • Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in a regulated aerospace manufacturing setting

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of HR Generalist and/or Talent Acquisition experience
• Experience supporting hourly manufacturing or industrial environments
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience using HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems

Preferred

• Aerospace or aircraft manufacturing experience
• High-volume hourly recruiting experience
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification
• Experience with temp-to-perm or contract labor models

Key Competencies

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
• Professional judgment and discretion
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor
• Ability to work extended hours during high-volume hiring periods as needed
• Compliance with PPE and safety requirements