Human Resources Director

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Universal Avionics has been a pioneer in avionics technology for over 40 years. We are a leading manufacturer of innovative solutions that enhance aviation safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Our portfolio includes Head-Down Displays (HDD), Head-Up Displays (HUD), Head Wearable Displays (HWD), and Combined Vision Systems (CVS), featuring Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS) technologies. We deliver both retrofit and forward-fit solutions across a wide range of aircraft types, serving commercial airlines, cargo operators, business aviation, and special missions worldwide.

Summary: The HR Director is a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the global organization and is responsible for shaping and executing the company's HR strategy to drive organizational goals, culture transformation, and long-term business growth. This leader must be a strategic business partner to the CEO, aligning people initiatives with the company’s strategic plan. The HR Director will be responsible to define and execute a culture transformation plan and employee engagement across the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Maintaining the utmost confidentiality in dealing with employee records and business information.
• Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
• Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.
• Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law.
• Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
• Studies legislation and arbitration decisions to assess industry trends.
• Writes and delivers presentations to corporate officers or government officials regarding human resources policies and practices.
• Prepares written Affiantive Action Plan; keeps records of hired employee characteristics for governmental reporting purposes.
• Oversees and directs the development and administration of the Human Resources Department annual budget.
• Oversees employee benefit program responsibilities by directing the administration of the group health insurance and life insurance plans, flexible spending and dependent care programs, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Analyzes existing benefit policies of organization and prevailing practices among similar organizations to establish competitive benefits programs. Plans modification of existing benefits programs.
• Recommends benefit plan changes to management. Notifies employees of changes in benefits programs.
• Serves as HIPAA privacy manager and ADA coordinator.
• Management of employment litigation pending against the company, including hiring outside attorneys. Conducts internal investigations and resolves disputes; responds to EEOC charges.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of human resource management.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal - Maintains…