HR Manager - Defense Engines Engineering

Job Description Summary

In GE Aerospace we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. As a Human Resource Manager for the Defense Engines Engineering team, you will support our world class engineering team, playing a critical role supporting our purpose and our greatest asset, our people. In this role you will be the first point of contact for ~300 employees and managers providing counsel, coaching and support on HR fundamentals and employee questions. This role is critical in executing key HR initiatives, providing available and responsive internal employee support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Engineering Leaders and sub-sections managers supporting multiple employee populations across various disciplines.
• Lead our hiring and retention action plans for assigned client groups to drive focus and data-driven actions against our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Lead key HR processes including annual talent, performance, and compensation planning within assigned client groups; Partner with extended HR team to participate in best practice sharing, calibration, and process rollouts.
• Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to managers and employees with specific focus on: employee advocacy/engagement, HR fundamentals and process training, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplace investigations as appropriate
• Act as an available first point of contact for questions and guidance on fundamental HR topics and issues and help employees and managers to navigate self-services and HR services when they are more appropriate resources.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to execute business-specific HR strategies such as hiring, retention, leader coaching etc.
• Ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated, and resolved
• Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures, and practices at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment
• Conduct HR related training and support for functional processes like People, Performance & Growth (PPG), Talent Deep Dive Discussions, People Reviews, Salary & Wage Planning, New Employee Orientation and New Manager Assimilation and Team Touchpoints.
• Assist with other HR special projects or initiatives as needed
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years HR experience) minimum of 3 years Human Resources experience
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working with a salaried client population
• Experience working with Workday
• Passionate employee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helping employees succeed
• Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels
• Strong customer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness
• Works collaboratively: excels in a matrixed work environment, contributes constructively to team performance
• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, and confidentiality
• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement. Performs with a Lean mindset and is skilled in applying Lean tools to improving business operations
• Strong problem-solving skills: ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational & documentation skills
• Committed to learning and self-development seeks out learning opportunities to build expertise, skills, and capabilities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources
  
  

The base pay range for this position is $115,150.00 - $150,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 5, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes