Human Resources Generalist

Ventura Air Services Inc•Denver, CO

11d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1955, Ventura Air Services is a privately held boutique charter airline headquartered in Farmingdale, New York. Built on a passion for aviation and a commitment to excellence, Ventura has grown steadily while remaining rooted in strong core values. As demand for our services continues to rise, we are expanding our team to support growth, innovation, and an exceptional employee and client experience. Safety, service, and integrity remain at the heart of everything we do. Position Summary Ventura Air Services is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support a growing, multi-state workforce. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who has worked in a small to medium-sized organization during a period of growth and is comfortable owning the full employee lifecycle. The HR Generalist will serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related matters, manage payroll and benefits administration end-to-end, support recruiting and onboarding, and partner with leadership to create, implement, and scale HR policies and programs. While preference is for the role to be hybrid in the Denver area (1–2 days per week in office), strong remote candidates will be considered, particularly those with Paylocity & multi-state experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2+ years of HR experience with a PHR certification, or 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience
Experience in a traditional HR Generalist role within a small to medium-sized, growing organization
End-to-end payroll processing
Paylocity
Benefits administration and renewals
401(k) administration
Multi-state HR and payroll compliance
Experience in a highly regulated industry (aviation experience not required)
Proven ability to create, implement, and scale HR policies and processes
Experience writing and revising employee handbooks
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary internal contact for initial HR-related questions and concerns
Manage employee relations issues, including grievances, investigations, and resolution processes
Create, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures to support a growing organization
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Maintain accurate physical and digital employee records, including personnel files, benefits, and attendance documentation
Process payroll end-to-end for a multi-state workforce using Paylocity, including audits, reporting, and issue resolution
Manage HR and payroll inboxes, responding to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Administer employee benefits programs, including annual renewals, enrollments, changes, and ongoing support
Oversee 401(k) administration and coordinate with vendors and plan administrators
Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination
Partner with hiring managers to create onboarding plans and ensure a smooth new-hire experience
Educate new employees on company policies, procedures, and HR programs
Manage offboarding processes, including documentation, benefits transitions, and exit procedures
Partner with managers to develop and implement employee performance evaluation methods
Create and manage quarterly HR rhythms, including reviews, engagement initiatives, and compliance activities
Design and support employee engagement initiatives for in-office, remote, and traveling employees across multiple locations
Manage and creatively allocate an employee engagement budget
Prepare and distribute internal HR communications to employees
Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and service providers
Write, revise, and maintain the employee handbook and supporting HR documentation