Human Resources Specialist

Dufry Careers • Charleston, SC

84d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Specialist provides essential administrative and operational support to the People & Culture department at Charleston International Airport, comprised of Retail, Dunkin’, and Chick-fil-A locations. This role is responsible for executing core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations, while ensuring full compliance with applicable labor laws and company policies.

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 required.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Able to interpret and simplify policies and legal documents for team understanding
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; skilled in creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Comfortable using HRIS and business systems; quick to learn new technologies

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 the implementation of 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

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts across all company brands
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed