Human Resources Business Partner

***It's your career... give it wings!*** Who we are and where we are going: Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals. As a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at Ascent Aviation Services, you will serve as a strategic advisor, operational partner, and employee champion for assigned business units. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will provide comprehensive support to department leaders and employees across a range of functions including employee relations, workforce planning, benefits, leave administration, HR compliance, and organizational development. This role is designed to flex based on the number of HRBPs on staff, with responsibilities allocated according to business needs. You will be assigned specific Directors and their departments, serving as their primary HR point of contact. In this capacity, you will guide both leaders and employees through a variety of HR programs and processes, including internal movements, compensation reviews, leave management, and policy interpretation. The HRBP plays a key role in aligning people strategies with business objectives to support Ascent’s continued growth and operational excellence. In this role, you will embody our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results. With the launch of our 777 program and expansion into two new hangars, Ascent is planning to hire over 250 employees in 2025. Your partnership and expertise will be essential to supporting this growth and ensuring the success of our people-first mission to become the most trusted aerospace solutions provider in North America. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: - Partner with department leaders to provide day-to-day support in employee relations, policy interpretation, organizational changes, and talent planning. - Act as the primary contact for assigned departments on HR matters including employee engagement, performance coaching, corrective action, and dispute resolution. - Oversee and support all aspects of the employee lifecycle including onboarding, benefits, FMLA, ADA, personal leaves, Workers' Compensation, promotions, transfers, and terminations. - Participate in operational meetings, team stand-ups, and job shadowing activities to gain business context and develop proactive HR strategies. - Lead or support workforce planning initiatives, including managing burndown charts for program hiring targets and collaborating with finance on headcount tracking. - Manage and audit HR compliance processes including but not limited to OSHA, DOT MIS reporting, ACA, Safe Harbor, EEO-1, and 1095 filings. - Serve as Designated Employer Representative (DER) for FAA-regulated drug and alcohol testing program (49 CFR Part 40). - Schedule and track random drug screens, vision tests, and hearing tests as required by internal policy or regulatory compliance. - Collaborate with payroll and finance to review payroll & bonus payouts. - Prepare and reconcile benefits invoices with carriers through internal Excel-based processes. - Oversee benefits premium collection processes for employees on unpaid leave, ensuring timely and accurate payments and coordination with payroll. - Solicit uniform and branded merchandise quotes and manage order placement, inventory, and distribution. - Support 401(k) Safe Harbor compliance, including annual contribution analysis and reporting. - Support immigration-related efforts including preparing TN visa packets and partnering with legal counsel to facilitate permanent residency cases. - Oversee the administration and content updates of the HR intranet and coordinate internal communications such as newsletters and announcements.…