Reports To: Director, Human Resources
Travel: Approximately 20-30% regional travel
Position Summary
Proponent is seeking experienced Human Resources Partners to support employees and leaders across our growing organization. Serving as the primary HR representative for an assigned region and business groups, this role combines talent acquisition, employee relations, manager coaching, onboarding, offboarding, performance support, and employee engagement. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex problems, and helping create an exceptional employee experience.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong business judgment, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. They are comfortable representing the company, traveling to support employees in person, and thriving in a fast-paced environment where employee ownership and teamwork are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including workforce planning support, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.Support employee onboarding, integration, engagement, development, and retention initiatives.Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, performance management, workplace concerns, and organizational effectiveness.Conduct workplace investigations and support the resolution of employee issues with professionalism, fairness, and sound judgment.Manage employee offboarding processes, conduct exit interviews, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR processes.Support HR projects, organizational changes, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.Represent the Human Resources function with professionalism, responsiveness, and a service-oriented mindset.Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.Demonstrated success in full-cycle recruiting and employee relations.Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.Experience conducting investigations and coaching managers through complex employee situations.Exceptional interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.Willingness to travel regularly within assigned regions.Preferred
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.Experience supporting multi-site, geographically dispersed, or remote workforces.Experience working within an employee-owned or ESOP environment.What Success Looks Like
Successful HR Partners:
Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.Balance employee advocacy with sound business judgment.Take ownership of challenges and proactively develop solutions.Demonstrate a collaborative, all-hands approach and willingly support team priorities.Communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and earn credibility quickly.Contribute to a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and accountable for shared success.Benefits and Perks of joining the team:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plan optionsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan401k PlanVacation, Sick, and HolidaysGood work-life balanceWFH Hybrid available for most positions Read LessReports To: Director, Human Resources
Travel: Approximately 20-30% regional travel (May be more travel when starting out)
Position Summary
Proponent is seeking experienced Human Resources Partners to support employees and leaders across our growing organization. Serving as the primary HR representative for an assigned region and business groups, this role combines talent acquisition, employee relations, manager coaching, onboarding, offboarding, performance support, and employee engagement. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex problems, and helping create an exceptional employee experience.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong business judgment, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. They are comfortable representing the company, traveling to support employees in person, and thriving in a fast-paced environment where employee ownership and teamwork are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including workforce planning support, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.Support employee onboarding, integration, engagement, development, and retention initiatives.Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, performance management, workplace concerns, and organizational effectiveness.Conduct workplace investigations and support the resolution of employee issues with professionalism, fairness, and sound judgment.Manage employee offboarding processes, conduct exit interviews, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR processes.Support HR projects, organizational changes, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.Represent the Human Resources function with professionalism, responsiveness, and a service-oriented mindset.Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.Demonstrated success in full-cycle recruiting and employee relations.Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.Experience conducting investigations and coaching managers through complex employee situations.Exceptional interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.Willingness to travel regularly within assigned regions.Preferred
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.Experience supporting multi-site, geographically dispersed, or remote workforces.Experience working within an employee-owned or ESOP environment.What Success Looks Like
Successful HR Partners:
Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.Balance employee advocacy with sound business judgment.Take ownership of challenges and proactively develop solutions.Demonstrate a collaborative, all-hands approach and willingly support team priorities.Communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and earn credibility quickly.Contribute to a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and accountable for shared success.Benefits and Perks of joining the team:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plan optionsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan401k PlanVacation, Sick, and HolidaysGood work-life balanceWFH Hybrid available for most positions***This location is not open yet. The chosen candidate will work from home until the location is opened and will be expected to work on site.***
Read LessThe Customer Relationship Manager works collaboratively across the organization to create exceptional customer experiences while following company policies and procedures. This role serves as a key liaison between customers and internal teams in a fast-paced global environment, supporting timely RFQ processing, purchase order review, order entry, and post-order activities. The ideal candidate builds trusted relationships with assigned customers, listens to understand customer needs and challenges, and proactively resolves issues to support successful delivery of products and services. Success in this role requires clear communication, strong follow-up, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach.
In this role, your primary responsibilities are (but not limited to):
Serve as a liaison between customers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure timely processing of customer requests, quotes, purchase orders, and order entry activities.Manage post-order activities, including date changes, expedites, order updates, and other order fulfillment support.Review open order reports, identify order holds, and proactively resolve issues to support successful delivery of products and services.Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Materials Management, Quality, Product Management, and other internal teams to address pricing, delivery, terms, and customer inquiries.Communicate clearly and professionally with customers by phone, live chat and written correspondence.Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customers, key stakeholders, and decision-makers.Requirements for Success:
Proactive, customer-focused, and solutions-oriented approach to work.Strong time management, prioritization, organization, and follow-up skills.Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments and with customers.Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and active listening communication skills.Strong emotional intelligence, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking.Commitment to accountability, ownership, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.Demonstrates Proponent brand values of agility, integrity, intelligence, and empathy.Benefits and Perks of joining the team:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plan optionsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan401k PlanVacation, Sick, and HolidaysGood work-life balanceWFH Hybrid available for most positions (This is not a hybrid position and will require working from the location) Read LessAbout Proponent:
Proponent is the world’s largest independent, employee-owned distributor of aircraft parts, serving customers worldwide. With more than 600 employees across 14 global locations, we take pride in helping keep thousands of aircraft flying safely and efficiently every day. For over 50 years, we’ve built the systems, relationships, and expertise that aviation relies on, from responsive quoting and on-time shipments to data-driven improvements that reduce turnaround time and cost. As a 100% employee-owned company, everyone at Proponent is an owner, which means we share responsibility for our success, look out for one another, and bring dedication and creativity to aviation logistics. Guided by our core values, empathy, intelligence, agility and integrity, we work as a trusted partner to keep aircraft in service and customers moving forward. At Proponent, you’ll join a global team committed to doing things right and supporting each other, helping keep aircraft flying and the world connected.
Strategic Account Manager
Job Location: Tamarac, FL
Job Summary:
The position focuses on a select group of high-value or key accounts which are typically larger, more complex, and strategically important to the company. These customer portfolios are primarily made up of airlines, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) shops, select value added resellers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). There is a difference in the scope of assigned customers, allowing them to dedicate more time and attention.
In this role, your primary responsibilities are (but not limited to):
Create account plans to develop and execute tailored commercial strategies to the unique needs and goals of each customer, Exponentially grow the account’s part portfolio penetration based on eligible core product, ensuring customer satisfaction, resolving issues, upselling or cross-selling products/services, and addressing day-to-day client needs,Leverage industry and product knowledge, data, relationships, and persuasive, consultative selling skills to identify and develop innovative customer programs, long-term agreements, creative solutions, and other significant sales opportunities,Perform business development and sales activities from the office via phone and email and through frequent face-to-face visits,Strategic Account Managers should be comfortable road warriors, with frequent travel expected; 50-80% of the time.Requirements for Success:
Customer Focus - Anticipates customer needs and works to deliver solutions. - Builds trust by consistently creating value for the client. Business Acumen: - Understands how businesses work, industry trends, and the financial drivers of both the client and own company. Can position offerings in ways that impact the client’s business outcomes, Strategic Agility: - Sees ahead clearly; anticipates future trends and opportunities. Aligns account strategy with long-term client and company goals,Negotiating: - Can win concessions without damaging relationships. Achieves mutually beneficial agreements with key stakeholders,Relationship Building: - Builds effective networks inside and outside the organization. Establishes credibility with C-level stakeholders,Drive for Results: - Consistently meets or exceeds targets. Maintains persistence in pursuing key opportunities,Problem Solving: - Uses logic and data to identify solutions for complex client issues. Balances customer demands with organizational capabilities,Influencing Others: - Gains support and alignment from diverse stakeholders, including internal departments and senior leaders, as well as individuals within customer and supplier organizations. Positions ideas to get buy-in from executives and cross functional partners.Benefits and Perks of joining the team:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plan optionsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan401k PlanVacation, Sick, and HolidaysGood work-life balanceWFH Hybrid available for most positions Read Less