Employment

Korry Electronics, a subsidiary of Esterline, is the internationally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of electro-optical display products, subsystems and discrete components for the aerospace and defense industries. We are a cutting-edge, industry pacesetter in many technologies (such as Night Vision and LED) that drive advances in critical applications for man-machine interfaces.

We currently have an opening for a HR Specialist.

Overview – Individual contributor with primary responsibility responsibility for Employee Relations, Employee Satisfaction, Employee Orientation and OnBoarding and Performance Management. Secondary responsibilities will include other, senior-level HR work in the areas of legal and policy compliance, and recruitment. Reports directly to the Vice President, Human Resources.

Primary responsibilities:

Employee Relations – promoter and role model of Korry’s “people practices.” At Korry we believe our people make a difference. We strive to hire the best and brightest talent in our industry. When people come to Korry they feel a difference right away. Our people are the difference. In this role, the HR Specialist will ensure our people at all levels understand and live by Korry’s Respectful Workplace, Code of Ethics, Business Conduct and Equal Opportunity guidelines. He/she will work with managers and supervisors to promote daily practice of these guidelines and the Basic Principals and Code of Cooperation. He/she will consult with employees and leaders as needed to improve work relationships and investigate and resolve employee concerns promtly.

Employee Satistaction - plans and executes employee surveys every two years and works with leaders to improve year over year survey results. Overseas HR programs that strive to make Korry a comfortable and enjoyable place to work and one that shows we value people. Partners with HR co-workers on delivering high quality employee appreciation events, activities and awards, commute trip reduction programs, food and coffee service vendor management, and break room amenities. Strives to maintain a flexible and family friendly work environment while meeting the everchanging needs of our business.

Employee Orientation and Onboarding – Partners with Korry’s Training and Development Specialist to develop and deliver high quality orientation and on-boarding programs. Responsible for ensuring new hires are trained in Korry’s Respectful Workplace, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct guidelines. Ensures new hires have a first day, first week and first month experience that is informative, fun and challenging. And in the intial employment period helps new hires understand the behavior expectatons that lead to a rewarding and successful career at Korry. Right from the start new hires will understand how important they are to the business and what they can do to contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Performance Management - partner with leadership to expand the daily use of the Esterline Performance Management System (EPS) and use it to improve performance at all levels, including individuals, supervision, departments and the company as a whole. Understand and promote the use of Skills Matrixes to develop skills and subsequent performance within departments. Serve as performance coach to personnel for “promotion readiness.”

Secondary responsibilities

HR policies and legal compliance – assist in maintaining HR policies and compliance programs to ensure they are current and appropriate for our business, mainly with corporate Wage and Hour guidelines.

Recruiting – assit in recruitment during peak employment periods. Primary focus on improving Korry’s internal application processes to ensure people receive “VIP” treatment when applying for internal positions regardless of whether they are selected for the position.

Qualifications & Competence

- Experienced HR professional with demonstrated competence in the areas of employee relations, performance management and employee statisfaction programs.
- Skilled in Esterline competencies for Individual contributors: customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure, values diversity.
- Undergraduate degree highly preferred; professional certifications valued, e.g., PHR, SPHR, Achieve Global or Zenger Miller certification, Lean certification, ASTD or OD membership.
- Significant experience as supervisor and functional manager perfered.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment where tact, sensitivity, respect, tenacity, persuasive ability, and decisiveness are required for success.
- Effective consultant with HR professionals and senior managers.
- Strong writing and speaking and presentation skills required.
- Experience in manufacturing and/or engineering companies experience preferred.

PEOPLE make it happen at Korry. Our success is built on a philosophy that encourages personal growth, involvement and individual commitment in a team environment. Korry offers many exciting benefits including educational support, three flexible weeks off during your first year of employment, a subsidized ride to work, and the opportunity to work with the best people in the business.

Your options to apply are:

1. Email your resume to recruiter@korry.com.
- Place the job number and title in the subject line of the email.

2. Fax your resume to 206-286-5545.

3. Mail your resume to, or apply in person at:

Korry Electronics Co.
901 Dexter Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109

Korry Electronics is an equal employment opportunity employer and a drug/alcohol free workplace.

Some Korry jobs require employees to work with or around chemicals or materials used in the manufacture of our products. Some of these chemicals or materials might affect individuals who are prone to skin sensitization, allergic respiratory reactions, eczema, asthmatic-type conditions, and chronic bronchitis, and other chronic respiratory diseases. You might wish to consult with a doctor regarding employment in these types of positions.

For more opportunities at Esterline Technologies visit www.esterline.com.