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Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, were helping take aerospace technology to new heights and were looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey. The Associate HR Business Partner serves as a senior-level support role within the Human Resources department, providing advanced operational and proactive support to HR leadership. This position performs many of the core functions within HR but with high-level experience, scope and proficiency. Partnering closely with HR leadership, people managers, and employees. This role navigates sensitive situations with sound judgment and discretion while contributing to continuous improvement and a positive workplace culture. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provide advanced operational and proactive support to HR leadership, serving as a senior-level resource within the Human Resources department. Perform core HR functions with high-level scope and complexity while applying sound judgment and expertise across multiple HR disciplines. Assist in providing performance guidance and coaching to promote employee growth and professional development. Partner with HR team on various employee engagement initiatives and events. Serve as an escalation point on complex and escalated employee relations matters, including investigations, union grievances, conflict resolution, compliance matters, and corrective action, advising HR leadership on risk and recommendations. Support union-related activities and ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements and labor practices. Serve as an escalation point on complex leaves of absence and medical accommodations, ensuring compliance with California employment laws and internal policies, as well as HR leadership support for fairness and consistency. Ensure consistent interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices across the organization. Lead and manage cross-functional HR initiatives that drive efficiency and scalable HR operations as directed by HR leadership. Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform HR leaderships decision-making and improve practices. Partner closely with managers and employees to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and empathy. Support compliance efforts by monitoring regulatory requirements and assisting with audits, reporting, and policy updates. Maintain HR data and employee records within the HRIS and serve as a backup resource for employee inquiries related to HR policies, attendance, time off, benefits, payroll, and other workplace matters. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. Contribute to a positive, compliant, and inclusive workplace culture through consistent practices and continuous improvement. Perform other critical HR responsibilities as assigned. GENERAL Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred. 5+ years of HR experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role is required. HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) is a strong plus. Experience objectively coaching employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues is required. Thorough understanding and proven hands-on application of internal and external HR principles, concepts, practices and standards is required. Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and intermediate or advanced Excel skills is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with employees and management is required. Strong project management, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills are required. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company. Applied Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applied Aerospace is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or individuals who may need religious or medical accommodation. If you need accommodation because of a disability, medical, or religious reason for any part of the employment process you can notify the Human Resources Department, and your request will be reviewed. #J-18808-Ljbffr