Human Resource Business Partner - Generalist

Overview

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? Swissport is a global leader in aviation services providing Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is to provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience. We believe our people differentiate us from the competition and we are guided by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team.

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team at various locations across the globe.

The Generalist, HR Business Partner will be responsible for assisting in/leading all HR functions in alignment with business objectives at the station level. This role will provide or assist with strategic, tactical, and operational support to field management teams with human resources generalist activities. It includes assisting and managing day-to-day activities associated with employee/labor relations, performance management, staffing, turnover and retention, terminations, employee records, legal compliance, compensation, recognition and benefits administration, and serving as a business partner and advisor to line management on complex employee issues.

This role promotes positive relations between associates and station management in alignment with the company’s philosophy, strategy, and applicable laws. It assists in mitigating risks for Swissport at designated stations. The role operates with independence and in collaboration with more senior HR professionals, modeling the company’s core values of people, professionalism and partnership.

The expected pay rate is $80,000 per year. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

• The Generalist, HR Business Partner may have direct reporting relationships and supervisory responsibilities for HR associates within the designated station. Direct reports can range from 0-3, aligning to station associate headcount.

• Assist and manage day-to-day station HR activities and counsel employees, supervisors, and managers regarding HR best practices, policy interpretation, policies, HR compliance and appropriate workplace conduct.
• Assist and serve as the liaison within assigned station(s) between corporate HR and frontline associates and management, being the first point of contact at station level for questions regarding legal and/or policies and procedures.
• Assist and serve as the liaison between associates, field management and corporate human resources.
• Maintain records and compile/disseminate statistical reports concerning employment-related data such as hires, terminations, performance reviews, unemployment claims and turnover, and make recommendations for improved performance on all metrics.
• Ensure consistent application of all Swissport policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local law.
• Comply with external audits from regulatory agencies (Aviation Department, US Customs, TSA, and FAA).
• Comply with Department of Homeland Security rules and regulations doing internal audits to keep records up to date.
• Responsible for maintaining records of employee uniforms (ordering, inventory and distribution).
• Conduct internal investigations and process unemployment claims.
• Assist in or conduct investigations for policy violations, mediation hearings, and prepare responses to Human Rights Commission, DOL and EEOC claims.
• Responsible for assisting in or preparing daily/weekly/monthly reports and conducting HR training as needed.
• Serve on special project teams as assigned.
• Comply with company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and policies.

• HR Management Certificate / Bachelor’s Degree in related field/discipline or equivalent experience
• 2-5 years HR Generalist experience, able to travel 30%
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and practices
• Working knowledge of employee relations
• Working knowledge of all areas of…