HR Generalist

Avolta•Grapevine, TX

5d•$58,681 - $69,036

About The Position

The Field HR Generalist supports the effective administration of HR policies and procedures in one or more branches, bridging strategic and tactical HR functions, initiatives, and processes. The role exercises judgment and discretion to advise and counsel the Director of Operations/Senior Director of Operations, operations management, and branch staff, or to escalate HR issues when appropriate. It ensures administrative processes and procedures are completed, typically leads branch- or area-level projects, and may contribute to regional HR projects. The Generalist may also help develop branch-specific policies and procedures and share best practices with Generalists at other branches. This is an exempt position reporting to the HR Manager or Regional HR Director, depending on local requirements. The position is based at Dallas Airport F&B and requires national, regional, and area travel.

Requirements

Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3–5 years of HR recruiting or related HR Generalist experience.
Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, and to interact comfortably with associates.
Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Working knowledge of HR technical subjects.
Proficiency with HR and business software and systems, including experience preparing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Ability to travel nationally, regionally, and within the area.

Nice To Haves

Study and knowledge to earn SHRM certification, which the posting says will provide a foundation for successful performance in the role.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a trusted-adviser relationship with operations managers.
Partner with the HR Manager to maintain a positive and visible HR presence among branch associates at all levels.
Identify trends and regularly communicate branch-level issues to the HR Manager.
Advise operations managers on employee discipline, performance management, retention, engagement, rewards, and recognition.
Apply knowledge of HR best practices, applicable regulations and statutes, and company policies and procedures when advising on HR decisions; understand applicable collective bargaining agreements and answer questions about union practices.
Conduct confidential HR counseling, investigations, and exit interviews.
Gather, analyze, and monitor operational data and HR metrics, including turnover, wage rates, staffing levels, diversity, and sales data, to support staffing forecasts and planning.
Collaborate with regional HR staff to source, recruit, screen, interview, make offers to, hire, and orient candidates and new hires.
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations to enhance the applicant pool.
Develop and deliver new-hire orientation, required policy training, and corporate-developed training.
Understand airport and landlord policies and procedures and partner with operations to ensure compliance.
Respond to associate questions about compensation, leave, scheduling, assignments, complaints, policies and procedures, and full-cycle onboarding.
Perform general HR duties, including maintaining employee files, preparing logs, and entering and maintaining data in PeopleSoft systems.