Aero Star Aviation · 10 hours ago
Director of Human Resources
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expAero Star Aviation is a rapidly growing, service-driven aviation company seeking a Director of Human Resources. This role involves leading the HR function, developing strategies that support business growth, and fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws.
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Hiring Manager
Sophia Jones
Responsibilities
Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company goals, growth plans, and operational needs
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategy, and employee relations
Build scalable HR policies, processes, and systems to support continued expansion
Oversee full-cycle recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies
Partner with leadership to identify talent needs, succession planning, and leadership development opportunities
Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, coaching, and feedback
Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance, and safety-focused workplace culture
Address employee relations issues with professionalism, consistency, discretion, and fairness
Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement, communication, morale, and retention
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Oversee aviation-related HR compliance, including DOT and FAA considerations for safety-sensitive roles
Manage investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations as needed
Maintain employee policies, handbooks, and HR documentation in alignment with regulatory and industry standards
Oversee compensation structures, benefits programs, and payroll coordination
Analyze market trends to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant pay practices
Lead HRIS optimization, data integrity, reporting, process improvement, and vendor relationships
Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team
Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and professional development plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally including leadership at the director level
Experience supporting organizations with 250+ employees
Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements
Proven ability to operate in a regulated, safety-sensitive, or operational environment
Experience working onsite in service-driven, aviation, transportation, manufacturing, or similar settings
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
High level of integrity, discretion, and judgment
Preferred
Master's degree or HR certifications (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar)
Aviation, aerospace, transportation, or manufacturing HR experience
Experience supporting DOT/FAA-regulated roles
Experience scaling HR infrastructure during periods of rapid growth
HRIS implementation or optimization experience
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
Aero Star Aviation
Aero Star Aviation is an FAA-approved MRO for Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s, offering comprehensive maintenance services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-10-09
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