Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.

Reference number

2026-189260

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Human resources - HR management

Job title

Human Resources Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Summary of Job Purpose:

The Human Resources Manager will lead and hands on routine functions of HR department to include Recruitment, Talent Management, Training, Employee Relations, HR policies, maintaining work culture and HR initiatives aligned with Safran Power Units (SPU) Toulouse HR and business unit strategy for both SPU San Diego and SPU Dallas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business leaders to implement HR programs and organization design.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and build strong partnership with local leadership team to align HR strategies with business objectives.

• Recruiting efforts of both contractors and hires, behavioral interviews, job descriptions assessment, applicant tracking (eTalent), onboarding activities and affirmative action log.

• Support day-to-day delivery of HR services and responding to employee/management questions related to HR policies and procedures.

• Coach managers on Performance management conversations and documentation. Launch annual and mid-year performance reviews utilizing Success Factors Twist tool.

• Conduct annual skills analysis, people review and succession planning.

• Lead annual merit, bonus and out of cycle compensation assessments for client group.

• Completion of HR metrics, key performance indicators and monthly and quarterly reports in addition to ad hoc reports when requested by Safran Power Units Toulouse.

• Manage the annual training budget and review training requests and training needs.

• Review Timecards via ADP vantage Time system bi-weekly and send report if needed, to Safran USA payroll department on a bi-weekly basis.

• Responsible to review and approve payroll preview reports on a bi-weekly basis to ensure payroll accuracy.

• Train managers and supervisors on HRIS tools and functionalities and HRMS Safran system, called SELIA.

• Participate in monthly meetings hosted by Safran USA North America HR community.

• Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and employee engagement.

• Submit weekly highlights summary to SafranPU Toulouse France HR department.

• Ensure the organization's compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

• Participate in continuous monitoring of internal controls where necessary and ensure compliance.

Scopes and Accountabilities:

• Managed workforce (number): 0

Candidate skills & requirements

Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience HR Generalist, business partner or manager role. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required.

• In depth knowledge of California state specific employment law and rules and experience providing consultative guidance to leaders.

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

• Excellent verbal and communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency with the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management system.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Additional Information:

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or

• The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Annual salary

$105,000 to $125,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, San Diego

City (-ies)

4255 Ruffin road CA 92123 San Diego, États-Unis

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No