Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) | Kirkland, WA

Candidates local to the greater Seattle/Kirkland, WA area are highly desired. Relocation support is not available for this position.

Ready to Take Your HR Career to New Heights?

At Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES), we don't just build cutting-edge aerospace technology — we build the teams, culture, and leaders that power it. We're looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) who is as passionate about people as we are about innovation. If you're a strategic HR professional who thrives on partnering with leadership, driving meaningful change, and making a real impact on an organization, we want to hear from you.

About Astronics AES

Astronics AES is a leader in the aerospace industry, designing and delivering advanced electronic systems that support safety and innovation in flight. We're a company that believes the human experience matters — in the products we build and in the workplace we create. Our culture is grounded in four core values:
Passion, Humility, Teamwork, and Life. We pursue excellence, lift each other up, collaborate across boundaries, and never lose sight of what matters most — people. We're intentional about our culture, which is reflected in being ranked #4 in Seattle's Best Companies. We're looking for someone who will help us protect, strengthen, and grow this great Company.

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders within assigned functional groups. You'll bring HR expertise and sharp business acumen to the table, helping shape our workforce strategy, drive organizational effectiveness, and champion a culture where people can do their best work. This is a high-impact, highly visible role for an HR professional ready to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution.

Strategic Leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor to all levels of leadership, helping shape HR strategy in alignment with our long-term organizational vision and short-term initiatives

Partner with leaders to drive small and large-scale organizational transformations — whether during growth, restructuring, or other pivotal moments

Participate in leadership planning meetings to ensure HR strategies are embedded in key business decisions

Influence and contribute to the development of company-wide policies and HR initiatives

Talent Management & Development

Collaborate with leadership on the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, development, retention, and succession planning

Partner with managers to identify and address talent gaps to meet short and long-term business objectives

Participate in leadership development programs targeting leaders and key talent

Act as a coach and mentor for managers, directors, and VPs — strengthening leadership capabilities throughout the organization

Employee Relations

Foster a positive and effective organizational culture by addressing employee concerns with care and providing sound guidance to resolve conflicts

Take ownership of complex and sensitive employee relations matters, investigations, and escalations

Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies

Coach and support managers and employees on performance, behavior, and development

Data Analytics & Workforce Planning

Leverage people analytics to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and present actionable insights to leadership

Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of HR strategies and demonstrate measurable ROI

Connect HR data to organizational KPIs and support informed, strategic decision-making

Change Leadership

Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of organizational…