Human Resources Generalist

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of HR during the start-up and ongoing operation of two new inflight catering facilities.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain hourly and salaried employees.
• Partner with operations leadership to support staffing, employee relations, engagement, and performance management.
• Coach and develop supervisors and managers on employee issues, policy interpretation, and leadership best practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee relations matters promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with federal, California, Oregon, and local employment laws.
• Administer leaves of absence, accommodations, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and other employee programs.
• Maintain HR records, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Support payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS processes.
• Help establish HR policies, procedures, and best practices during the launch phase.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR generalist responsibilities.
• Extensive working knowledge of California employment law.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, logistics, food production, distribution, airport operations, or similarly fast-paced environments preferred.
• Strong experience with employee relations, investigations, recruiting, compliance, and performance management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• PREFERRED: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certifications.

Qualifications

• Energetic, resilient, and comfortable working in an environment where priorities change quickly.
• Enjoy building processes, solving problems, and working alongside operations leaders to achieve results.