HR Business Partner at Coulson Group

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Recruitment, Conflict Resolution, Relationship Building, HRIS Systems, U.S. Labor Laws, Communication Skills, Compensation, Benefits, Performance Management, Organizational Change, Coaching, Process Improvement, Team Collaboration, Aviation Industry Experience

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Description

About Us At Coulson Aviation, we don’t just fight fires—we protect communities, forests, and lives across the globe. From the USA to Canada, Australia, and South America, our fleet of large fixed-wing and rotary aircraft deliver rapid aerial fire suppression when it matters most. As part of the Coulson Group of Companies, a family-owned organization with over 65 years of success and innovation, we’re proud to be growing and expanding our impact worldwide. Now, we’re looking for an HR Business Partner who’s ready to bring their expertise, heart, and drive to a mission-driven company that saves lives and makes a difference. Why Join Us? Competitive Pay: $70K – $85K negotiable depending on experience. Comprehensive Benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for individual employee. Retirement Security: up to 5% 401(k) match to help you build your future. Global Experience: Work with teams across multiple countries and cultures. Meaningful Work: Be part of an organization whose mission protects people, wildlife, and the environment. The Opportunity As our HR Business Partner, you’ll be more than an HR advisor—you’ll be a trusted partner to managers and frontline employees, helping them thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. From employee relations and full-cycle recruitment to workforce planning and continuous improvement, this is a chance to shape people strategies that directly support our life-saving operations. What You’ll Do Support People & Leaders: Provide day-to-day HR advisory support, coaching managers on policies, practices, and people challenges. Collaborates with the HR team to ensure alignment and consistency of service delivery across the department. Updates various documents and creates new content and documentation to present and rollout to your stakeholders as needed. Employee Relations: Lead investigations, mediate disputes, and help leaders navigate performance management with fairness and care. Maintains compliance with all audit and risk management requirements. Supports and assists in the implementation of organizational change. Recruitment & Onboarding: Own full-cycle recruitment for your region, ensuring we hire and onboard the best talent to support our firefighting mission. Build Relationships: Develop strong connections with leaders and employees to understand their needs and bring HR solutions that work. Drive Improvements: Spot opportunities to streamline processes, enhance technology use, and make HR more accessible and impactful. HR Projects: Partner on organizational initiatives and HR projects that support growth and transformation. This position will be on site in Thermal, CA. This is not a remote opportunity. What You Bring 5+ years in progressive HR roles in a dynamic, diverse environment. 4+ years in compensation, benefits, and employee relations (including investigations). Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws; international or Australian labor law experience a plus. Experience with HRIS systems (BambooHR preferred). Skilled in conflict resolution, employee relations, and relationship building. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Aviation industry experience (preferred but not required). Who You Are A natural problem-solver and peacemaker who thrives in fast-moving environments. A trusted advisor who uses sound judgment, diplomacy, and empathy. Someone who enjoys building relationships and making a real impact. Excited by the chance to support a mission-driven global organization. Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re passionate about people, thrive in dynamic environments, and want your HR career to mean more, we want to hear from you. Join Coulson Aviation and help us build a workplace that supports the people who protect the world. We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Responsibilities

As an HR Business Partner, you will provide HR advisory support and coaching to managers and employees, focusing on employee relations, recruitment, and continuous improvement. You will also lead investigations, mediate disputes, and support organizational change initiatives.