Ground HR Generalist

AGI • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist manages human resource functions for an assigned location, including recruitment, new-hire processing, benefits enrollment, and workers’ compensation. The role is the main employee contact at the station for employment-related issues and supports compliance with applicable legal requirements and government reporting regulations. The position may also assist with administrative duties such as payroll, accounts receivable and payable, and operational reports when not performing critical HR functions.

The role works with the station manager to meet staffing needs, builds local recruiting networks, and oversees interviews, hiring, background verification, and new-hire orientation. It maintains personnel and benefits records, responds to employee questions, supports recruitment and retention, and serves as an authorized signatory and primary contact for airport badging and other regulatory agencies. AGI operates around the clock, and employees must be available for flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, as operational needs require.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or two years of related experience and/or training.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with team members and customers.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting operations, and ability to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must pass a drug screen and obtain airport security clearance, including an extensive employment, criminal-record, and residence background check.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, as operational demands require.
• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and use close vision and adjust focus.
• Adhere to company attendance policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of applicable legal requirements and government reporting regulations, and ensure HR policies, procedures, and reporting comply.
• Make hiring decisions for assigned stations.
• Build and maintain recruiting networks with educational institutions, employment offices, public agencies, and other sources of qualified applicants.
• Develop recruitment strategies with the station manager to achieve staffing levels.
• Present job opportunities at career expos, job fairs, and other venues.
• Interview and select qualified applicants; manage background verification and new-hire orientation.
• Plan and conduct new-employee orientation to foster positive attitudes toward company goals.
• Maintain records of benefits participation, personnel transactions, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Respond to inquiries about policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct wage and benefits surveys, research local regulatory requirements, and provide economic data for cities in the assigned region.
• Interact with employee groups to identify issues that may affect recruitment and retention.
• Maintain local personnel files and audit records for local and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as an authorized signatory for airport badging applications and as the primary contact for the airport badging office and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist with administrative duties such as payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and operational reports when not performing critical HR functions.
• Follow health, safety, security, and compliance requirements; report hazards and incidents, cooperate with supervisors, and attend required training.

Benefits

• Paid vacation for full-time qualified employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time qualified employees; medical coverage for part-time employees.
• Free uniforms.
• Free on-the-job training.
• Company-matched 401(k) program.
• Company-paid employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Travel discounts on car rentals, hotels, and cruises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree