Temporary Employment Standards Specialist

About the role

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is seeking dedicated individuals who understand a deadline-driven environment while maintaining high quality standards of operational safety and customer service. As part of the SkyWest team, you will contribute to an on-time airline experience, ensuring each passenger—from seasoned travelers to first-time fliers—receives exceptional service. Employees enjoy a distinctive culture of teamwork, respect, and professionalism, along with world-class benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tasks related to employment eligibility, including timely clearances of criminal backgrounds, I-9 work authorization, Pilot Records Improvement Act, and related work authorizations.
• Oversee company-wide ID badging, including printing, auditing, program efficiencies, reprinting expired IDs, and issuing new ones.
• Monitor ongoing employment eligibility issues and escalate as required.
• Conduct ongoing compliance auditing and reporting.
• Collaborate with departments to meet hiring needs by expediting necessary clearances.
• Partner with recruitment and hiring personnel to screen and hire the most qualified candidates.
• Ensure successful compliance auditing and reporting in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain a proactive approach to regulatory hiring and clearance changes.
• Process daily internal transfers via job code changes and posted positions.
• Facilitate hiring and clearance processes for both SkyWest Airlines and SWC.
• Update iManage supervisor changes for timely Payroll Change Notices (PCN).
• Partner with internal clients to continuously improve the candidate/new hire experience.
• Develop processes and dashboards to process hires efficiently and in accordance with FAA, DOT, and other regulations.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen.
• Strong, proven history of attention to detail.
• Passion and ability for finding efficiencies and solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on quality, tone, detail, and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Commitment to professionalism and SkyWest culture.
• Proactive approach to obtaining employment clearances for all new hires.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to St. George, UT (no remote positions available).
• Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license (preferred).

Skills

• Partner with and bring value to individual departments based on their hiring needs and goals.

Benefits

• 401(k) match.
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing.
• Health care—medical, dental, and vision.
• Worldwide flight benefits for you and your family with one or more of our major airline partners.

Schedule

Full-time, hourly position (40 hours per week) with hours worked Monday - Friday sometime between 8 AM MST - 5 PM MST.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods in front of a computer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.