We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell’s Autonomous Pod Transport (APT), and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

This position is fully onsite in Ozark, Alabama.

Human Resources Site Lead

Bring your experience and ideas to provide strategic and hands‑on leadership for a large, complex site of 700+ employees and contractors within the US Army Flight Training Program. You’ll oversee all aspects of human resources, including employee relations, labor relations, employee engagement, workforce planning, leadership coaching, performance management, and HR operations. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and play a critical role in maintaining a positive employee relations environment, supporting military installation requirements, and managing relationships with third‑party subcontractors.

What you'll be doing

Strategic HR Leadership

• Serve as the senior HR leader, ensuring alignment with overall HR strategies and business objectives.

• Partner closely with site, regional, and enterprise leaders to drive workforce strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness.

• Lead HR initiatives that support cost, quality, delivery, and operational performance goals.

Employee Relations

• Lead all employee relations strategies for the site, including employee engagement improvement, and proactive issue identification.

• Partner with sub-contractor leadership of both union and non-union employees

• Partner with broader Bell HR and Legal to conduct investigations, deliver training, and support a positive employee relations climate.

Military Site & Government Contracting Requirements

• Navigate HR requirements unique to military installations, including security protocols, facility access, and compliance requirements.

• Assure compliance with Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements.

• Partner with Program Security to ensure HR processes uphold all aerospace, defense, and government‑contract compliance standards, including ITAR, DFARS, and related regulations.

• Collaborate with military personnel, base leadership, or government customers as needed.

3rd‑Party Contractor Workforce Coordination

• Interfaces with subcontractors and staffing partners, ensuring compliance with site standards, security requirements, and contractual obligations.

• Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Legal to monitor service-level performance, worker conduct, and workforce utilization/needs.

Employee Experience & Organizational Development

• Build and drive employee engagement strategies and action plans.

• Provide coaching and counsel to managers and leaders to improve leadership effectiveness, team performance, and accountability.

• Lead succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership development programs.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee local HR operations, including staffing, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS administration.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, government contracting requirements, and aerospace/defense industry standards.

• Lead and mentor onsite HR team members to deliver high‑quality support and services.

Skills You Bring to This Role

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

• Influencing & Executive Presence

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

• Talent Development & Coaching

• Change Leadership

• Decision‑Making Under Pressure

What You Need to Be Successful: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field. 

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR leadership role supporting large, complex operations.

• Strong background working with both union and non-union employee groups.

• Experience working with subcontract workforce/contingent labor providers

• Experience working within highly regulated industries.

• Experience supporting government and/or military support contracts.

• Demonstrated performance in roles that include Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)/HR generalist, employee and labor relations.

• Strong knowledge of employment law, the National Labor Relations Act, and government contracting compliance.

• SHRM‑CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification, preferred.

What We Offer You in Return:

• You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

• 120 hours Vacation time

• 12-13 paid holidays per year

• 6 weeks parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health insurance

• And so much more

• It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

Contingent Hiring Notice

Bell may issue conditional job offers that depend on Government contract award, funding, contract execution, and required approvals. If the Government does not award or fund the contract, cancels the solicitation, or stops contract execution, all contingent offers automatically become void.