Human Resource Manager

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure Flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, AR., at Armtec’s world-class facility for decoy countermeasure Flares. 

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Job Overview

• Maintains effective working relationships with all levels of company management.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters,

• Conduct employee investigations to determine appropriate Company response and to ensure investigation outcomes are fair, equitable, and compliant with company policy and state/federal employment laws.
• Maintains an effective recruitment program as directed by management; activities include job description updates, job postings, interviewing and resume searches.  Recruits, interviews and recommends placement of candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions, working from receipt of requisition to offer of employment and intake of new employee.
• Foster a collaborative culture, resulting in increased employee engagement.
• Manage Affirmative Action planning
• Keeps abreast of market developments in such areas as wages and salaries, employee benefits and general personnel practices.
• Monthly HR reports and other periodic reporting requirements, including timekeeping and payroll entry process.
• Ensure that growth-oriented conversations are taking place in each department and that mentoring is happening with our key high potential talent within the business. 
• Conduct wage and salary surveys; administer salary administration activities; assist in development of salary plan; maintain current job descriptions and evaluations. 
• Manage/schedule random drug testing
• Facilitate and administer various employee relations matters such as performance management meetings, counseling, grievances, advancement, leaves of absence, accommodations and exit interviews.
• Counsel and coach employees and managers in addressing interpersonal and behavioral challenges.
• Conduct training sessions on various subject areas, such as performance management, sexual harassment, and ethics.
• Assist with all site security related functions
• Administer employee benefit programs such as pensions, tuition refund, etc.  Orientation, administration and reporting
• Prepares personnel forecast and recruitment plan to fill needs
• Conduct training sessions on various subject areas, such as performance management, sexual harassment, and ethics.
• Supervise HR transactional processing
• Performance Review administration
• Workers Compensation Administration and reporting.
• Team with Director of Human Resources in the following areas:
• Policy & Procedure Development
• Org Planning & Development
• Compensation Strategy
• Succession Planning

• Oversee all union activities such as negotiations, grievances, contract compliance, seniority, pension, labor relations, any other activities related to the bargaining unit.
• Oversee special events and other activities related to employee morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
• Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies

• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to respond to a heavy load of work demands, prioritize effectively and initiate delivery of human resources services. 
• Enthusiastic, outgoing and persuasive team player. 
• Ability to work at a high level of professionalism and integrity is essential, as this is a position of organizational trust.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to implement and design solutions, meet deadlines and respond promptly to supervisory/ company and corporate requests. 
• Be available and responsive to provide customer service in a timely and efficient manner.
• Significant knowledge in employment law and HR practices.
• Creative problem solving and strategic thinking skills with substantial business acumen.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements.
• Strong computer proficiency: Microsoft Office and experience with human resource information systems required.  ADP Vantage preferred.
• Ability to engage, inspire, and influence people.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government

• B. S. in a Business-Related field with a concentration in Human Resources or Organizational Development or equivalent and five to eight years related experience and/or training
• Must have general computer skills. (MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). 
• Must communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Work Hours

4/10 workweek

To Apply

Please apply online on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com