Manager, HR Business Partner
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Manager, HR Business Partner
Location
Indianapolis, IN, 46231
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 11, 2026
Apply by
August 10, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Human Resources Manager, Business Partner who will be responsible for the organization's Human Resources strategic objectives and policies. Plan, organize, lead and control Company employee relations, compensation, learning and development, employee benefits, organization and recruitment planning and development, EEO, health, safety and environmental activities which support the Company's business plan and objectives.
About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining personnel policies and regulations subject to applicable laws and regulations
- Establishes departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the Company's strategic direction/goals; while preparing periodic reports for executive management to track strategic goal accomplishment
- Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction
- Implements human resources strategies by establishing departmental accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance
- Responsible for the preparation and delivery of AAP
- Manages human resources operations by recruiting , selecting, orientating, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change
- Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends and vacancies; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact variances
Job Specifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management or equivalent; advanced degree desirable
Years' Experience: Minimum 7-10 years Human Resources experience including five (5) years of successfully managing a Human Resources department; preferably in a technical manufacturing environment
Skills:
- Employment laws and regulations as it pertains to the state of California
- An extensive knowledge of strategic goal setting, change management and budget management
- Strong leadership and effective interpersonal skills and effective delegation skills required
- Familiarity with Operational Excellence and Quality Improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Gemba and Kaizen principles
- Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
- Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools
Benefits:
At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish, implement, and maintain personnel policies and regulations subject to applicable laws.
- Develop organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues.
- Implement human resources strategies including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and succession planning.
- Manage human resources operations including recruiting, training, coaching, and performance appraisal.
- Prepare and deliver Annual Performance Appraisal (AAP).
- Develop human resources operations financial strategies by estimating and forecasting requirements.
- Manage human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orientating, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management
Skills Required
Employment laws and regulationsStrategic goal settingChange managementBudget managementMicrosoft Office SuiteDatabase management toolsLeadershipInterpersonal skillsDelegationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsPrioritizationProblem solvingVerbal communicationWritten communicationLean Manufacturing5SGembaKaizenOperational ExcellenceQuality Improvement
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee assistance plan
- Retirement savings and matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Developmental opportunities
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