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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Human Resources Generalist

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), Simsbury, CT, United States


At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

EBAD seeks a self-motivated HR partner for the position of Human Resources Generalist, reporting to the Manager, Human Resources. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.

The Human Resources Generalist will have both tactical and strategic responsibilities, supporting execution of the business plan, managing training and development, performance and talent management, benefits, and employee relations, and most importantly, being an advocate for employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manage client group of union members, individual contributors and front-line managers in a generalist capacity, while educating and advising employees in all areas of human resources that may be required
  • Address employee relations issues for client group including disciplinary issues and/or misconduct investigations
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts with client group focused on increasing engagement and retention of employees
  • Facilitate leave of absence program by providing guidance to employees and ensuring alignment with payroll
  • Lead university recruiting and relations efforts for the site including the new graduate development program and summer internship program
  • Conduct compensation analyses for positions and provide compensation recommendations
  • Complete termination process with employees including exit interviews
  • Assist with new hire orientation as needed
  • Utilize and maintain data in Human Resources database to understand improvement opportunities in various HR areas, such as workforce planning and talent management
  • Lead and support special HR projects, staff events and other assigned duties as needed
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years' experience in Human Resources Management
  • Strong knowledge of Federal and State Human Resources laws, regulations and best practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, with the ability to create detailed and accurate reports and spreadsheets.
  • Creative problem solver, with the ability to effectively work on multiple projects
  • Self-motivated with a bias for action but with a willingness to ask for support when needed
  • Must have exceptional oral, written and interactive communication skills
  • Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
  • Ability to project a positive and professional image to internal and external customers
  • Experience with HRMS software applications (Experience with Workday is a plus)
  • Experience in a union manufacturing environment is a plus
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred


Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.