Philadelphia Site and Manufacturing Human Resources Senior Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Vertical Lift Division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources (HR) professional and people leader with an appetite to partner with the business, drive priorities/deliverables, and focus on engagement to make an impact throughout the business to join our team as the Philadelphia Site and Manufacturing Human Resources Senior Manager.

This position is responsible for providing strategic and employee facing support to 4,000 team members and managers in Ridley Park, PA as well as empowering a team of HR professionals who support Manufacturing, Quality, Materials Management, and Fabrication. Boeing Philadelphia is part of the BDS Vertical Lift Division, manufacturing the most advanced military rotorcraft in the world and is renowned for leading-edge solutions that deliver proven capabilities. With 60 years of expertise and a global fleet over 2,500 strong — comprising the AH-6 Little Bird, AH-64 Apache, V-22 Osprey and H-47 Chinook aircraft and in-development entrants, including the MH-139A Grey Wolf — Boeing advances missions ranging from precision attack and reconnaissance to medium and heavy lift operations.

As a key member of the Philly Site Leadership Team, this role will have the opportunity to partner and build trust with all facets of the business and within the HR function to lead the people strategies for employees and managers in the areas of performance, talent planning, workforce planning, organizational development, and change management. The successful candidate will lead, develop and motivate a team of Human Resources generalists and offer innovative solutions to meet business requirements. They will have great critical thinking skills, an innovative approach to solve problems, and a strong background in positive employee relations, labor relations and focus on engagement and culture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop employees deploying HR processes, policies and procedures and other activities to support, counsel and educate managers and employees on HR issues
• Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives and process improvements
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provide oversight and approval of HR products, processes, and delivery
• Manage, develop and motivate employees and managers
• Participate in business planning and decisions
• Collaborate on site strategy as it relates to pay and recognition, rewards, accountability, job structure and classifications, and performance
• Provide consultation on various Employee and Labor Relations policies and processes pertaining to positive employee engagement including but not limited to: basic labor law and principles, attendance, labor loss, time charging and corrective action
• Understand the risk factors that impact employee engagement and ultimately the desired site culture
• Provide solutions for improvement in areas such as communications, teammate movement, and talent
• Provide training and guidance to leaders that helps connect employee engagement to business results – i.e. performance management improvement tactics; work movement
• Collect and analyze trends and feedback to create plans to educate leaders on improving engagement and mitigating areas of opportunity from various sources of input and leading listening mechanisms
• Assess teams and organizations for engagement opportunities and create strategies and plans for improvement as a result of leading the Site Human Resources Generalist (HRG) team focused on advocacy and partnering with other functional HRGs and Site managers
• Understand all relevant labor laws, as well as HR policy and procedure that impact our teams and our site including representing the Philly Site on enterprise teams and change efforts
• Build strong relationships with leaders, partners, teams and teammates to foster trust, engagement and inclusion
• Assist the legal team in any detailed data collection, analysis, support or case resolution needed

Working Conditions:

• This role requires a consistent presence on the manufacturing floor and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within manufacturing operations

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience working with employees as a Human Resources Generalist (HRG) or Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
• 5+ years of experience in influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders across functions
• 5+ years of experience executing strategies and managing projects that promote a culture of superior customer service and exceptional employee engagement
• 5+ years of experience in a role utilizing business acumen and linking relevant HR strategies to business outcomes
• 3+ years of experience in leading change management and process improvement activities at a business unit or enterprise level
• 3+ years of experience leading direct reports

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience managing and successfully leading HR strategy and process development and implementation across matrixes teams (and/or through geographically dispersed direct reports) in a large company
• Experience attracting, managing, and developing a high performing team
• Experience executing on talent management strategies
• HR experience working and supporting manufacturing teams
• Excellent verbal written and presentation skills, high-impact communication style

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $165,750 - $224,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 14, 2025

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.