Human Resources Manager

Lead HR operations for an aerospace materials and parts manufacturing facility, supporting workforce development, compliance, and employee relations in Newton, KS onsite.

Responsibilities

• Promote and communicate Park’s culture across the organization.
• Engage with employees in the workplace and lead projects focused on skill development and career growth through the Park Customer Flex Program.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary positions, including job postings, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offers, and new-hire onboarding.
• Administer compensation programs and maintain job descriptions (write and update).
• Manage performance evaluation systems.
• Oversee administration of health benefits, retirement plans, workers’ compensation, and tracking for FMLA and short-term disability, including invoice approvals and change reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the company’s Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).
• Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements, including timely filing of EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reports.
• Partner with the Compliance team to ensure recruitment, onboarding, and background screening processes align with ITAR and EAR requirements.
• Provide employee relations guidance, conduct exit interviews, maintain department records, and support compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Set department goals, objectives, and related policies and procedures.
• Review HR reports and outcomes against department goals, then recommend strategies to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a management role.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Due to ITAR/EAR compliance and access to sensitive defense data, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with both hourly floor workers and executive leadership.
• Thorough understanding of Kansas labor practices and employment laws required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Certifications (Optional)

• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred

Work Location

• In person: Newton, KS