SAT Airport HR Associate

Paradies Lagardère•San Antonio, TX

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a motivated and people-focused HR Associate to support their Dining Operations team in a fast-paced airport environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys recruiting, building relationships, solving problems, and partnering directly with operational leaders to support business success. The HR Associate will play a key role in staffing, onboarding, associate engagement, retention, and day-to-day HR support across multiple dining concepts.

Requirements

Minimum one year of Human Resources, Recruiting, Restaurant Management, Operations Leadership, or related experience.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, or workforce staffing initiatives preferred.
Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and compliance standards.
Experience with HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic, or English) is a plus.
Ability to travel throughout the operation and support varying schedules based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Passion for recruiting, people development, and operational partnership.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead recruiting efforts through sourcing, interviewing, hiring events, candidate outreach, and onboarding activities.
Partner with operational leaders to identify staffing needs and develop recruiting strategies to support business goals.
Support new hire onboarding and ensure completion of required compliance and brand-specific training.
Maintain a visible presence within the operation to build relationships and support associates and leaders.
Assist with associate engagement, recognition, retention, and workforce development initiatives.
Support employee relations activities, including associate concerns, documentation, investigations, and policy interpretation.
Maintain employee records and assist with HR compliance requirements, audits, and reporting.
Coordinate recruiting events, hiring fairs, orientation sessions, and associate engagement activities.
Track recruiting metrics, staffing progress, and workforce trends to support operational decision-making.
Provide administrative and operational support to Human Resources and Operations leadership teams.