Senior Manager, Human Resources

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on a competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and driving people initiatives at our Eastford, CT and Manchester, CT manufacturing sites. The Eastford site employs approximately 300 team members and generates $70-80 million in annual revenue. The Manchester site employs 210 team members and generates about $80M in annual revenue. Building trust with the front-line team and fostering a positive, engaged workforce will be critical to success. This role is a key member of the site leadership team, working closely with the General Manager to lead HR strategy and execution. The position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources for the division, with a dotted-line relationship to the site General Managers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the site leaders to drive business performance, workforce planning, and site-level strategy, ensuring HR initiatives directly support operational goals.
• Promote Pursuit’s values and cultural priorities, serving as a visible advocate for positive workplace behaviors, accountability, and employee engagement across all levels of the site.
• Ensure critical roles are filled with the right people, balancing talent acquisition, succession planning, and retention strategies to support high performance and long-term business success.
• Oversee onboarding, training, performance management, and career development programs, enabling employees to succeed and grow while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Nurture strong employee relationships, proactively addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and implementing programs that improve morale and engagement.
• Lead HR systems, policies, and programs, including compliance, benefits administration, safety, and workers’ compensation, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with site and enterprise objectives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen site culture, implement initiatives that enhance engagement, and measure the impact of programs to continuously improve the employee experience.
• Advise site leaders on workforce decisions, performance management, and employee development, enabling them to lead effectively and achieve business results.
• Partner with corporate HR and other sites to share best practices, harmonize HR approaches, and support enterprise-wide programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead site-level events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives that build connection, pride, and team cohesion.
• Ensure all HR activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, serving as a trusted resource for leadership and employees.
• Take on other initiatives as needed to support the site, the business, and Pursuit’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of HR generalist experience - OR - 12 years of HR generalist experience with 1+ year of leadership experience with direct reports.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-site HR leadership experience.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environment.
• PHR/SPHR certification a plus.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrable experience using data for HR Metrics and subsequent action planning; including Microsoft excel proficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the Company.
• Experience directly supporting leaders at multiple levels within the organization.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational and problem-solving skills.