3-5 years HR Generalist experienceCalifornia employment lawLeave administration (FMLA/CFRA/PDL/ADA)Employee relationsHRIS systemsRecruiting & onboardingMicrosoft OfficeMulti-site HR supportPHR or SHRM-CP certificationBilingual language skillsSocial media recruitingAirline / aviation experience
Job Description
Pacific Aviation is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for their Seattle-Tacoma International Airport location, with support for San Francisco HR operations. The role involves employee relations, HR compliance, talent acquisition, and employee engagement. The position requires 3-5 years of HR experience with strong knowledge of California labor laws, leave administration, and HRIS systems. The salary ranges from $70K-$85K plus benefits.
Overview
Pacific Aviation is seeking an energetic, positive, and knowledgeable Human Resources Generalist to join our team at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This in-person role will also support our SFO HR operations remotely. You will partner with leaders to drive the strategy and execution of all HR efforts for our airline accounts in Seattle and San Francisco.
Pacific Aviation provides passenger services to the world's finest airlines across a dozen airports nationwide.
What You'll Be Doing
Employee Relations & HR Partnership
•Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leaders regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
•Build strong, trusted relationships throughout the organization
•Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations, performance management, and corrective action matters
•Support conflict resolution efforts and workplace investigations as needed
•Help foster a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment
Compliance & HR Operations
•Ensure compliance with California employment laws and regulations
•Administer leaves of absence and employee accommodations
•Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
•Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
•Help ensure HR operations run smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
•Assist with recruiting activities including candidate screening, interviewing, job fairs, and offer coordination
•Partner with hiring managers to attract top talent
•Facilitate engaging onboarding and orientation programs for new hires
•Help create a positive first impression for every employee
Employee Engagement & Development
•Deliver responsive, professional, and respectful HR support
•Support employee engagement, recognition, and morale-building initiatives
•Assist with training and development programs
•Help cultivate a workplace culture where employees feel connected and appreciated
Required Qualifications
•3 to 5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience
•Strong working knowledge of California Labor Code and Wage and Hour regulations
•Experience with FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and leave administration
•Experience supporting leaders and employees in a service-oriented environment
•Strong understanding of HR compliance requirements
•Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
•Experience with social media recruiting, posting, and candidate tracking
•Above the wing airline experience
Compensation & Benefits
•Salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 depending on experience, plus bonus
•Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
•401(k) with company match
•Paid Time Off: vacation, sick leave, and holidays
•Professional development opportunities
Equal Opportunity
Pacific Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for hire, promotion, and performance are evaluated based on merit alone. We celebrate differences and believe that a diverse team is a strong team.
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