Human Resources Manager - Aerospace Location : Akron, OH, United States Job Family : Human Resources Job Type : Regular Posted : Dec 9, 2025 Job ID : 61607 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. Position Summary Parker Aerospace Group – Braking Systems Division (BSD) is hiring a Human Resources Manager with responsibility over two locations in Akron, OH, and Gardena, CA, with a combined total of 380 team members. This position will manage two direct reports and will report directly to the Division HR Manager. In this role you will have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills as a strategic HR business leader who will be relied upon to bring results-based business acumen into play. This position will partner closely with the Plant Managers of the respective sites and will have high visibility to the Division leadership team. Essential Functions • Act as the strategic HR partner between operations and supporting functional team and the HR function by understanding the business needs, developing the HR strategy for the sites, and proposing/implementing HR initiatives to support business growth. • Be a change agent by leading the changes that are necessary while assisting stakeholders in successfully navigating through transitions. • Champion a winning culture at the site by promoting a positive workplace, leveraging inclusion and employee recognition, and amplifying our presence in the community where we operate. • Manage the site's end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate selections, interviews, and offer negotiation, partnering with the talent acquisition team and staffing agencies as needed to support the recruitment strategy. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing processes, monitoring effectiveness, and identifying opportunities to enhance operational performance, reduce complexity, and create a better experience for our employees. Utilize data to drive decisions and ensure its integrity and accuracy. • Coaches and influences a diverse set of stakeholders. • Lead ethics investigations for the sites and manage all employee relations issues, using techniques for conflict resolution. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including equal employment opportunity/affirmative action, work authorization, etc. • Manages the compensation annual cycles for the site and its respective processes (merit, bonus, equity adjustment, market analysis), partnering with the compensation team on the corporate processes. • Promote an open-door policy by implementing different strategies to listen to our team members and provide open and candid information through multiple communication channels, which includes team member engagement surveys, high-performance teams, pulse surveys, skip levels, and others. • Consults with and advises management on organization design that will enable the business to grow and operate effectively. • Build organizational capability for the site, identifying critical roles/skillsets, defining a workforce plan, and creating strategies to fill the gap in the short and long term. • Drives and facilitates the management team in assessing, developing our talents, and creating effective succession plans. • Lead and develop the HR team to achieve performance excellence. Implement strategies that drive organization and functional effectiveness. Qualifications • Bachelor degree required: the ideal candidate has studied Human Resources, Psychology, Business/Management, Organizational Management, or related HR areas of study. • At least 6 years of significant professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of Human Resources teams. • Experience supporting a manufacturing environment highly preferred. • Demonstrated leadership, project management, and change management experience. • Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend solutions aligned with business needs, and drive actions that achieve positive results. • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external stakeholders • Excellent employee relations, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution experience • Experience working with unionized team members a plus. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!Our competitive package includes: Competitive Compensation • Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans • Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay • Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay Career development and tuition reimbursement • Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. • Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. • Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. 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