Job Details

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Director of HR leads HR business service supporting corporate and international partners on behalf of the company. This position is responsible for the leadership of Human Resources function for corporate functions and international locations. The Director HR must confidently lead and advise, partnering closely with the corporate and international leadership teams, ensuring that a consistent approach is delivered aligned with local country compliance.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Manage and lead a team of HR professionals.
2. Ensure HR employment compliance with North America, Europe, Canada, UK, and Asia.
3. Manage HR functions including all HR business support, recruitment and selection, partnering with legal on work permits and immigration, promotions, disciplinary and grievance matters, employee orientation, health and safety, performance and talent management, appraisals, salary adjustments, compensation, and benefit provision.
4. Develop policy and documentation including regular review for compliance.
5. Deliver training on company procedures and policies.
6. Partner with managers to ensure that the HR function is meeting strategic objectives and supporting the company business development commitments.
7. Develop and coach senior management employees and HR team on their responsibilities and duties to support creating an enjoyable, professional working environment that meets with company culture and vision.
8. Influence and drive People and Culture initiatives.
9. Responsible for periodic HR reporting.
10. Ensure consistency in approach of the HR function.
11. Manage global immigration responsibilities for home and host locations.
12. Lead and coordinate on projects.
13. Promote a culture for Change Management.

Minimum Qualifications

University Degree, or similar level of education, preferred. CIPD/SHRM accreditation or similar HR professional qualification.

Seven to ten (7-10) years' experience in progressive HR management positions, with direct reports.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Experience working with business leaders/executives in decision making.

- Thorough knowledge of International HR standards and principles.

- Managing teams in multi sites internationally.

- Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a professional, dynamic environment.

- Collaborative, team-oriented leader.

- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks and projects.

- Continuous improvement.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.