Human Resources Business Partner (2nd Shift)

About Pursuit Aerospace Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes and lean-focused production systems. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

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pursuitaero.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Manchester, CT

Privately Held

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• Partner with site leadership to align people strategy, workforce planning, and team structure with business needs.
• Coach supervisors and managers on leadership, performance management, employee relations, and development.
• Handle employee relations issues end-to-end—conducting investigations, working through conflicts, and driving fair, consistent outcomes.
• Support a unionized workforce, including contract interpretation and ensuring day-to-day practices align with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Stay close to recruiting and onboarding—helping ensure roles are filled with the right people and new hires are set up for success.
• Support talent development and retention efforts, including talent reviews and building bench strength across the site.
• Use HR data (turnover, engagement, performance trends) to identify issues, spot opportunities, and push for practical improvements.
• Build strong relationships across the floor—being visible, accessible, and a go-to resource for both employees and leaders.
• Help strengthen the site culture by improving communication, reinforcing expectations, and supporting a more accountable, engaged workforce.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR processes.
• Jump in on other priorities as they come up—this is a hands-on role where needs shift and flexibility matters.

Required

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ yrs of HR generalist experience - OR - in lieu of degree, 6 years of HR generalist experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Preferred

• Advanced degree a plus
• Experience in industrial manufacturing; aerospace experience strongly preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment and/or supporting collective bargaining agreements preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations and conducting investigations
• Experience using HR metrics (turnover, engagement, performance) to drive decision-making
• Experience supporting and coaching leaders across multiple levels of an organization
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.
• The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

• Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.