VP of HR
Job Summary
Who we are:
AerSale is a global leader and market innovator specializing in aviation products and services to meet the growing demand for aftermarket support in global passenger cargo and government segments. Featuring complete aircraft nose-to-tail value-added offerings including Aircraft & Component Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Services (MRO) Aircraft & Engine Sales and Leasing Used Serviceable Material (USM) Sales and Parts Exchange Flight Equipment Asset Management Services Internally developed aircraft and component modifications (engineered solutions) designed to enhance aircraft performance and operating economics (e.g. AerSale AerTrak and AerAware).
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What we Offer:
Medical Insurance
100% Employer Paid Dental Vision Life Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Education Reimbursement (related field)
Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program
Paid Holidays and 15 Paid Time-Off Days annually
Job Description:
Job Profile Summary:
The Vice President of Human Resources (VP of HR) is responsible for developing and executing AerSales human capital strategy in alignment with overall business objectives. This executive leadership role oversees all aspects of human resources including talent acquisition employee relations compensation and benefits performance management organizational development compliance training and development workforce planning and HR operations.
The VP of HR serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership and plays a critical role in fostering a high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability employee engagement diversity operational excellence and continuous improvement. The VP of HR also serves as primary HR liaison to the Compensation Committee of the Board supporting executive compensation equity plan administration and SEC disclosure requirements consistent with AerSales obligations as a NASDAQ-listed company and leads people strategy across a geographically distributed workforce operating in a highly regulated FAA-governed aviation environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement HR strategies initiatives and programs aligned with the companys mission vision values and business goals.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding organizational structure workforce planning talent management employee development and succession planning.
Oversee recruitment onboarding retention and employee engagement initiatives to attract and retain top talent.
Direct compensation benefits and rewards programs to ensure market competitiveness internal equity and regulatory compliance.
Serve as the primary HR liaison to the Compensation Committee of the Board; prepare materials for committee meetings support proxy disclosure (CD&A Say-on-Pay pay-versus-performance) and administer the equity plan (RSUs PSUs options) in coordination with Legal and Finance.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
Develop maintain and communicate HR policies procedures and employee handbook guidelines.
Lead employee relations activities including conflict resolution investigations corrective actions performance management and policy interpretation.
Design and oversee training and development programs that support employee growth leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
Analyze HR metrics workforce data and trends to support strategic business decisions and improve operational performance.
Oversee payroll coordination HRIS administration personnel records management and HR reporting functions.
Partner with legal counsel on employment-related matters compliance initiatives investigations and risk management strategies.
Champion diversity equity inclusion and workplace culture initiatives that promote a positive employee experience.
Partner with EHS leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture across hangar MRO disassembly and warehouse environments and ensure HR processes align with FAA Part 145 Repair Station personnel requirements and 14 CFR Part 120 drug and alcohol testing programs.
Build talent pipelines for critical aviation roles including A&P mechanics avionics technicians sheet metal mechanics inspectors DER/ODA engineers and asset trading professionals in partnership with aviation maintenance technical schools veterans transition programs and industry associations.
Lead HR due diligence and post-close integration for acquisitions including organizational design harmonization of compensation and benefits retention planning and cultural integration.
Advise executive leadership on organizational changes talent strategies change management and business transformation efforts.
Represent the organization in employment-related matters involving government agencies auditors and external partners as needed.
Lead mentor and develop HR team members to ensure operational excellence accountability and professional growth.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position provides leadership and oversight to Human Resources staff and may supervise HR managers recruiters coordinators generalists and administrative personnel. Responsibilities include hiring onboarding training coaching performance evaluations disciplinary actions and employee development.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (MBA or Masters in HR Organizational Development or a related field) preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience including significant experience in a Vice President or senior executive HR leadership role.
Industry experience in aviation aerospace MRO defense leasing or other technically skilled regulated environments strongly preferred.
Professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred.
Experience managing executive compensation including equity compensation programs and long-term incentive plans.
Experience preparing and delivering presentations to executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors.
Strong understanding of SOX compliance requirements internal controls and audit support related to HR and payroll processes.
Public company experience with direct exposure to the Compensation Committee proxy disclosure and equity plan administration.
Experience leading HR for a multi-site multi-state organization of comparable scale (approximatelyemployees) with a blended workforce of corporate professionals engineers and skilled trades.
Demonstrated track record of supporting M&A activity from diligence through integration.
Familiarity with FAA Part 145 Repair Station workforce requirements FAA-mandated drug and alcohol testing programs and ITAR/EAR-related hiring considerations preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of employment laws HR best practices and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic HR initiatives that support business objectives.
Exceptional leadership communication interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Experience leading organizational change and driving employee engagement initiatives.
Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
High level of professionalism integrity and confidentiality.
Proficiency with HRIS systems workforce analytics and Microsoft Office applications.
Travel:
Approximately 2535% travel to AerSale operating locations (Goodyear Roswell Memphis Miami) Board meetings and industry events.
If you would like to see your career take flight apply today!
Aersale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation general identity national origin or for inquiring about discussing or disclosing information about compensation. As a Government Contractor Aersale takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to disability or veteran status. If you are an Individual with Disability and require any assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at: .
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About Company
AerSale specializes in the sale and lease of aircraft and engines while providing a range of MRO, PMA, and engineering services for commercial aircraft.