Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!
Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Human Resources Manager – Michigan Site Lead serves as the primary HR leader for Michigan operations, with additional responsibility for Bothell, Washington, and Buffalo, New York, with responsibility for aligning workforce strategies, leadership effectiveness, and HR practices with business objectives. Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, this position is a key business partner to operational leadership, helping build a high-performing, accountable organization through effective talent management, workforce planning, leadership development, employee relations, and organizational improvement.
The successful candidate will combine strong HR expertise with business acumen, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach. They will proactively identify workforce challenges, coach and challenge leaders, drive consistent performance management practices, and implement practical solutions that improve employee engagement, retention, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. The role is accountable for effective execution of HR programs across assigned locations while ensuring compliance with applicable employment requirements and alignment with company policies, values, and strategic priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
Serve as a trusted and proactive business partner to operational leadership, translating business objectives into effective workforce strategies. Challenge and coach leaders to strengthen accountability, improve organizational effectiveness, develop talent, and address people-related issues that impact operational performance. Maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels through regular communication and accessibility.
Partner with site leadership on workforce planning, staffing needs, organizational structure, critical-role coverage, and succession planning. Identify backup and succession gaps and follow through on development and knowledge-transfer actions to strengthen business continuity and organizational resilience.
Oversee recruitment and onboarding for assigned locations, coordinating with hiring managers and internal partners to address staffing priorities, resolve hiring barriers, and ensuring new employee integration and retention.
Advise and coach leaders on employee relations, performance expectations, feedback, corrective action, and employment decisions, promoting consistent practices and clear accountability.
Address employee concerns, conduct timely and objective investigations, document findings, and coordinate appropriate resolution and escalation with HR leadership.
Drive consistent performance management practices across assigned locations, helping managers establish clear expectations, provide candid feedback, address underperformance promptly, and hold teams accountable for results. Improve performance…