HR & Labor Relations Manager

We are looking for a Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager to join our team in East Farmingdale, NY. You will be responsible for all facets of Human Resources—including training & leadership development, employee engagement, employee relations—and will assist with staffing, compensation & benefits within our defense manufacturing facility. This is a hands‑on role with a high level of day‑to‑day involvement that requires onsite presence.

Location: East Farmingdale, NY

Salary: $109,000 – $151,500 (depending on qualifications)

Employment type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• Manage the implementation and administration of all human resources programs for two Business Units. Liaison between Business Units and Corporate Centers of Excellence. Drive HRIS, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and talent management programs.
• Adapt and implement human resources policies, practices, and strategies to meet organizational needs. Ensure human resources functions are following state and federal laws and regulations and are aligned with Corporate.
• Provide leadership influencing day‑to‑day business decisions in partnership with the business leaders.
• Lead employee and labor relations. Be the liaison between bargaining unit, management and be lead negotiator for grievance procedure and renewals to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, technical schools, and other resources to grow robust employee pipeline programs.
• Reinforce performance management culture by coaching managers to improve supervisory and management skills.
• Conduct investigations of alleged discrimination, employee relation issues, and ethics as needed; recommend and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Process changes in employee status in a timely manner for data entry into our Workday HRIS system.

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• BS Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources, with 4+ years in supervisory/management role.
• Labor Relations experience required.
• Five plus years of progressive growth as an HR Generalist.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Master’s degree a plus.
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus.

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For U.S. applicants, EEO is The Law –  for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.