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Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. \n7 years of progressive Human Resources experience. \nMinimum 2 years managing projects, or a team. \nStrong working knowledge of multi-state employment law. \nDemonstrated experience partnering with business leaders on operational HR and employee matters. \nExperience leading employee relations investigations and conflict resolution. \nExperience supporting recruiting and workforce planning. \nStrong business acumen and ability to balance business needs with employee experience. \nExperience working in matrixed or multi-location organizations preferred. \nExperience with HRIS platforms such as Paycom. \nExcellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. \nHigh level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion handling confidential information. \nPreferred Qualifications\nAerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting experience. \nSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification. \nExperience supporting ITAR/EAR regulated organizations. \nSuccess in this Role\nSuccessful candidates will:\nBuild strong partnerships with Blue Ops leadership. \nResolve employee issues quickly and fairly. \nImprove manager effectiveness through coaching and implementation of leadership development programs. \nExecute HR programs with speed while maintaining enterprise consistency. \nPartner effectively with Red Cat's centralized People Operations team. \nHelp create a culture that is accountable, agile, and mission focused.\nBackground Check\nThis position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.\nEEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure\nRed Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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