Vice President of Human Resources

Job description

Job Details

Level
Senior

Job Location
Contour Aviation Headquarters - Smyrna, TN

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage
Negligible

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Human Resources

Summary of Essential Duties

Contour is a long-established aviation services company with diverse capabilities including scheduled airline operations, Part 91/135 aircraft management, on- demand charter, an aircraft sales division, a FAR Part 145/EASA certified aircraft maintenance facility providing airframe maintenance, avionics installations/repairs, and component overhaul services, and a FAR 141 pilot and maintenance training operation. Our fleet of aircrafts operates almost 20,000 flight segments annually and the Company is now ranked as one of the ten largest Part 135 operators in the country.

At Contour, our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer. We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals.

Contour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status, gender identity, or any other protected status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Contour's rapid growth has created exciting employment opportunities. We invite you to become part of the family.

Job Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources (HR) provides executive-level leadership, guidance, and HR support to Contours operations. The Vice President is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals.

Summary of Essential Duties

• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training management level personnel and the Human Resources staff.
• Responsible for development of various training programs based on Companys needs.
• Oversight of the daily workflow of the HR Department.
• Provide constructive and timely evaluations to the HR Department.
• Oversight of the Companys disciplinary and termination policies to ensure compliance.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organizations long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management.
• Identifies key performance indicators for the organizations human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organizations success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
• Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
• Provides guidance and leadership to the Human Resource management team; assists with resolution of human resource, compensation, and benefits questions, concerns, and issues.
• Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.
• Drafts and implements the organizations staffing budget, and the budget for the human resource department.
• Participates in professional development and networking conferences and events.
• Oversight of the Company's DOT/FAA approved drug and alcohol misuse prevention program.
• Oversight of the Company's workers compensation program to ensure compliance with various local and state laws.
• Promote Contours reputation as best place to work.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters or law degree highly preferred.
• At least 10-years of human resource management experience required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience highly preferred.
• Prior experience with the aviation industry preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver license and good driving record.
• Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
• Must have experience and be highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and related software.
• Knowledge and experience with varied human resource information systems.
• Able to pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal history records check.
• Must understand, read, and write English.
• Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
• Possess strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must have well-developed people skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Be self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal delivered with tact and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.