Human Resources Specialist

Avolta•Charleston, SC

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Specialist provides essential administrative and operational support to the People & Culture department at Charleston International Airport, supporting Retail, Dunkin’, and Chick-fil-A locations. The role executes core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations while ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and company policies. This is an onsite role requiring attendance at assigned location(s) five days per week; it is not remote. The position may require up to 10% travel.

Requirements

2–4 years of administrative experience, ideally in HR.
Combined education and experience must exceed 2 years.
Coursework toward HR certification or demonstrated knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
Ability to interpret and simplify policies and legal documents for team understanding.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Comfort using HRIS and business systems and ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Nice To Haves

1+ year of hospitality, food & beverage, or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as an onsite HR representative, supporting operations management and hourly team members.
Assist in implementing corporate and local People & Culture initiatives.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies.
Coordinate and support confidential investigations and employee relations matters.
Identify and address HR-related issues, maintaining confidentiality and escalating when appropriate.
Partner with operations to ensure compliance with airport and landlord policies and expectations.
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and onboarding logistics.
Respond to team member inquiries regarding compensation, scheduling, policies, and general concerns.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems; perform administrative tasks including data entry, reporting, and document retention.
Facilitate new hire orientation to ensure a positive and compliant onboarding experience.