Site Human Resources Business Partner

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
United States, Mississippi, Columbus
200 Aurora Way (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2025
Site Human Resources Business Partner Position Overview At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Site Human Resources Business Partner to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Responsibilities We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused HR Business Partner to support our Columbus site. This role is all about being present, approachable, and fair-someone who can build trust on the floor, guide managers, and help keep things running smoothly. You'll be the go-to for day-to-day HR support, helping with everything from performance conversations to onboarding and employee questions. - Be a steady presence on the floor. You'll be visible and available to employees and managers, helping with questions, coaching, and keeping communication clear and consistent. - Support employees and managers. You'll be the first stop when someone has a concern-but you won't be doing formal investigations. Instead, you'll listen, support, document, and escalate when needed. - Coach leaders. Help frontline supervisors handle attendance, performance, and team dynamics in a way that's respectful, consistent, and aligned with our policies. - Keep things fair and steady. This role requires strong judgment. You'll often be the person in the middle-balancing employee needs with production goals. We need someone who can stay grounded and not get easily pulled to one side or the other. - Support onboarding and hiring. Work with our Talent Acquisition team to support new hires and make sure they feel welcomed and set up for success. Provide local recruiting support and fresh ideas to strengthen our talent pool. - Help with attendance, timekeeping, and policies. You'll guide leaders in applying policies fairly, managing attendance issues, and keeping things running smoothly. - Drive positive culture. Support efforts that boost morale, recognition, and overall team engagement. Be a part of making this a great place to work. - Support communication and change. Whether it's a shift in schedule or a new policy, help leaders communicate clearly and support their teams through change. Minimum Requirements -Minimum 3 years of HR experience, with a background in supporting hourly or manufacturing teams -A track record of growing your scope and taking on more responsibility over time -Solid communication skills-you're someone people trust and feel comfortable talking to -Strong judgment-you know when to listen, when to ask questions, and when to push back -Comfortable on the production floor-you're not afraid to throw on a vest and safety shoes and spend time with the team -Experience using HR systems like Workday, SAP, ADP, or similar -Must be US Person Preferred Requirements - PHR, SHRM-CP, or other HR certification Physical Requirements -Ability to work on-site 5 days a week in office environment consistently. - Fine manipulation, such as typing. - Ability to work at a desk 8 hours daily. - Lifting of normal office equipment, such as laptops and files. Salary Range (Annualized USD) Minimum Range: $51,000.00 to $90,000.00 Maximum Range: $63,000.00 to $112,000.00 Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems. Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.