Human Resources Business Partner (Associate or Mid-Level)

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Boeing-Wichita is seeking a Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to join their team in Wichita, KS. The HRBP serves as a strategic partner to leaders and employees, providing consultative HR guidance that aligns people strategies with business objectives. This role works closely with senior leaders, managers, and employees to strengthen organizational effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, and support a high-performance culture. The HRBP provides expertise in areas including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, organizational development, and change management while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, labor agreements, and company policies. In collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) and business leadership, the HRBP helps implement HR programs, resolve complex workplace issues, and deliver solutions that support operational goals and workforce success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works closely with senior leaders, labor unions and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Support leadership teams of multiple business units
• Align HR activities with the organizational strategy
• Consult with management and provide HR guidance when appropriate
• Manage and resolves complex employee relations issues in partnership with ERO, Ethics, Compliance, leadership and labor unions
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Collaborate with HR COEs to implement HR programs to meet HR objectives
• Ensure a strong understanding of laws and regulations to help company stay in compliance
• Stay current on HR trends to develop solutions using current best practices in the field

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS site.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years working as an Human Resource Business Partner or related HR role supporting business leaders

• Experience advising managers on performance management processes, including coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary actions

• Experience handling employee relations investigations and issue resolution in partnership with legal, ethics, or compliance teams

• Experience supporting workforce planning activities, including organizational restructuring or staffing strategy development

• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO)

• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, labor agreements, or workplace compliance requirements

• Experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence such as Talent Acquisition, Compensation, or Learning & Development to implement HR programs

• Experience using HRIS or enterprise HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, or similar systems) to manage HR data and reporting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, for workforce analysis and reporting

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years working as an Human Resources Business Partner or in a related HR role supporting business leaders
• Experience with Labor Relations
• SHRM CP and/ or HRCI PHR certification
• Experience with Change Management

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Associate - Level 2): $61,550 - $90,000

Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level - Level 3): $77,650 - $110,000

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.