Lead HR Business Partner

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leadings provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee - regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, and parental leave-all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

As the Lead HR Business Partner at Chromalloy, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the Site General Manager and Leadership Team, driving initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, enhance talent engagement, and support operational excellence. This role partners closely with business leaders to align people strategies with Chromalloy's performance goals by delivering proactive HR solutions in workforce planning, leadership development, and employee relations across a dynamic Aerospace manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, takes initiative to solve challenges before they arise, and is passionate about building relationships that drive both people and business success.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as the primary HR advisor to site leadership, providing guidance on organizational design, talent development, and workforce strategy.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive culture transformation and leadership development.
• Implement corporate HR programs with minimal disruption and maximum impact.
• Ensure HRIS data integrity and deliver monthly workforce analytics to leadership.

Talent & Workforce Planning

• Lead workforce planning, forecasting, and succession strategies in partnership with site leadership.
• Drive performance management cycles, goal alignment, and internal mobility initiatives.
• Collaborate on compensation decisions, ensuring equity and compliance.
• Maintain accurate skills matrices to align workforce capabilities with operational needs.

Change Leadership

• Champion change readiness and continuous improvement, rejecting the status quo.
• Support enterprise-level HR initiatives and monitor progress through data and feedback.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Develop engagement strategies, lead stay interviews, and manage retention programs.
• Administer pulse surveys, analyze results, and partner with leaders on action plans.
• Facilitate leader assimilation sessions and provide insights to HR leadership.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, corporate policies, and FAA/DOT requirements.
• Partner with payroll and EHS teams to maintain accuracy and safety standards.
• Oversee severance processes, pre-employment checks, and corporate training compliance.

General HR Activities

• Coordinate onboarding, visitor management, and export control assessments.
• Support talent acquisition for interviews and hourly candidate sourcing.
• Manage contingent workforce lifecycle and ensure adherence to company and legal requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years as an HR Business Partner; manufacturing experience required. Aerospace, MRO, or OEM background is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and compliance.
• Proven ability in employee engagement, talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, retention strategies, and leadership development.
• Familiarity with HR systems, analytics, compensation, benefits, payroll, occupational health, security, and talent acquisition.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align HR initiatives to business goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; able to influence and build relationships across all levels.
• High judgment, adaptability, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently or collaboratively.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/