Generalist, Human Resources

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities both at work and during your time off Join our American Airlines family and youll travel the world grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey youll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why youll love this job

This role is a part of our Global People Team within the People Division. As a HR Generalist you will collaborate with peers People Business Partners and our Centers of Excellence (COEs) across the People Team to propel the organization forward.

What youll do

As noted above this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so observing of course any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Support leaders in employee relations investigations.
• Provide guidance to leaders on performance management career development counseling and disciplinary actions.
• Mediate and resolve HR-related queries and concerns from team members.
• Assist with daily operational requests from the business unit you are supporting ensuring prompt and effective resolution of tactical issues.
• Support the proactive use of data and metrics to inform improvements to policy process and training to educate employees.
• Partner with ADA team to determine course of action on accommodation requests.
• Respond to benefit questions and concerns from team members and leaders and redirect as needed.
• Assist in administration of compensation and benefit programs.
• Reviews and tracks compliance with timely completion of HR and enterprise-wide required training.
• Review leadership goals ensuring timely goal entry and follow up on execution twice a year.
• Assist leaders with work authorization and onboarding plans for new team members.
• Complete stay and exit interviews for MSS roles as needed.
• Work closely with the People Business Partner on strategic imperatives: talent strategy learning and development DEI ways to optimize performance and build a culture of engagement.

All youll need for success

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in human resources business management or related field or equivalent experience/ training
• 3 years of human resources experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional maturity to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Familiar with state and federal employment laws including but not limited to: FMLA ADA FLSA NLRB Title VII etc.
• PHR/SPHR certification
• Experience in providing guidance and counsel to leaders
• Strong business acumen and curiosity
• Experience reporting analyzing interpreting and critical thinking
• Previous experience working with unionized team members

Skills Licenses & Certifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.
• Ability to work independently and be highly self-motivated
• Strong initiative and high judgment abilities / skills

What youll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world You your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one youll have access to your health dental prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And thats just the start we also offer virtual doctor visits flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself thats why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and depending on the workgroup employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program pet insurance and discounts on hotels cars cruises and more.

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20 Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers suppliers communities and shareholders helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on lifes journey Feel free to be yourself at American.