About International Aerospace Coatings
At International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) we know there is always more we can do to improve our employee experience. That is why our people vision, is ‘to create the best employee experience’. The Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in realizing our people vision and support IAC’s performance and growth plans. Our employees and our core values, ‘Integrity & Respect’, ‘Accountability’ and ‘Commitment’ are central to our success and how we go about delivering for all our stakeholders.
IAC is the world’s leading aircraft painting company, painting over 1,000 aircraft per year for major airlines, aircraft manufacturers and lessors in both the US and Europe. In 2023, we added two new facilities, one in Spain and one in Portland Oregon. However, IAC has ambitions to continue growing, by expanding our existing facilities and through acquisitions. Our quality and on-time delivery ensure we maintain an excellent relationship with our customers. IAC is a Trusted Partner to original aircraft equipment manufacturers (OEM’s), airlines, private operators, and aviation leasing companies across the globe, providing tailor paint schemes and special liveries, graphic solutions in accordance with regulatory requirements. We currently have 10 paint facilities across the US and EU, with a total of 19 paint hangars. Our global headquarters is in Ireland, while our US headquarters is in Irvine California. For more information about IAC go to http://www.iac.aero.
Regional HRBP Role Summary
Based at our Amarillo Texas facility, the HR Generalist will report to the Global HR Director, with a dotted line to East Coast VP of Operations. Working closely with the operations teams, the HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting all HR activities at both our Amarillo and Forth Worth paint facilities, including staffing, talent development, compensation, employee relations and DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol compliance. The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting any new/additional East Coast facilities as and when acquired. The HR Generalist will act as a consultant and provide HR support and guidance to management on human resources and employee relations matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues. Conducts timely, effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Works closely with managers and employees to improve work relationships, communication, engagement, employee development, increase performance/productivity and retention.
- Keeps up to date with federal and state labor laws/regulations and human resource management practices.
- Provides guidance in relation to Federal and Texas State labor laws / regulation and Company policy. Educates and keeps the Company and local managers informed of Federal and Texas State labor laws / regulations.
- Supports global programs including talent development and succession planning.
- Advocates employee wellbeing, and a culture that embraces and supports diversity inclusion and equality in line with our Company values.
- Attends meetings as required/requested.
- Design, delivery, evaluation and monitoring of training programs and support employee growth and development.
- Act as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) of a DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing program.
- Collaborates with payroll in relation to the administration of payroll and employee benefits. Ensures effective communication of payroll matters and benefits programs to employees.
- Conducts exit interviews and provides recommendations based on data to boost retention or make necessary recommendations to better the organization.
- Oversees and supports staffing activities, pre-hire/onboarding, and onboarding of new hires.
- Ensures all people metrics are accurately tracked.
- Generates HR related reports e.g., benefits, costs, staffing, turnover, absenteeism, affirmative action/EEO, compensation, progression/promotions, etc.
- Oversee and organize employee related events.
- Any other duties or projects associated with or human resources.
Position Requirements
- Excellent communication and presentation skills: listening, written, verbal and interpersonal (ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization).
- Good work ethic and ability to meet assigned responsibilities and deadlines.
- Good organizational and time management skills (is organized and can prioritize job demands).
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues’ organization wide. Builds effective cross functional and professional relationships.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy required in all aspects of the job.
- Fluency in Spanish would be an advantage.
- Professional approach and manner, exercises discretion and confidentiality always.
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities with ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Self-starter, positive attitude and motivated by the role.
- Leads and supports change initiatives and continuous improvement. Flexible and willingness to adapt with change and business requirements.
- Good experience and knowledge of HRIS, ATS, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, working knowledge of PayCom would be an advantage.
- Travel is a requirement of the job.
Education & Experience
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree in HR or other relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years’ HR generalist experience.
- Must be SHRM certified.
- In-depth knowledge of Federal and Texas State labor laws / regulations.
- Experience of DOT/FAA Drug and Alcohol Testing program would be a distinct advantage.
- Working knowledge of EEO, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, ERISA, and all other applicable laws.
- Experience in all aspects of HR including staffing, talent development, compensation, employee relations, engagement etc.
- Experience in aerospace would be an advantage.
