Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to the aerospace, defense and homeland security markets, with a worldwide workforce of more than 25,000 employees across 19 countries. Its Aerostructures group, headquartered in Chula Vista, California, manages the design, tooling, manufacturing, certification and delivery of complete nacelle engine systems and aftermarket services in partnership with its airframe, engine and airline customers.
With current operations in the U.S., Scotland, France, Germany and Singapore, Goodrich is expanding operations and constructing new plants in Brazil, China and Mexico with more global locations planned. This expansion required the company to source and acquire first-rate local talent, but like other global organizations, Goodrich’s recruiting process placed a tremendous burden on the internal HR team. In addition to handling recruiting, the internal HR department also had other responsibilities such as payroll, benefits, compliance and organizational development.