HR Generalist
Portsmouth, OH - USA
Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist is a key member of the Human Resources team responsible for supporting a wide range of HR functions within the entire employee lifecycle including talent acquisition initiatives onboarding offboarding compliance programs employee relations support HR operations and workforce partnerships.
A major focus of this role will be to build on our strong employee experience help sustain a positive and engaging workplace culture and support workforce partnerships that strengthen aviation career pathways and long-term talent pipelines through thoughtful communications engagement initiatives recognition efforts relationship-driven HR support and external outreach.
The ideal candidate is highly organized service-oriented creative and comfortable working in both administrative HR functions and culture-focused initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Human Resources Operations & Administration
- Assist with HR documentation policies and administrative processes with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
- Support HR reporting audits and compliance documentation
- Provide general HR administrative support across all functions
- Serve as a resource to employees and managers for routine HR inquiries
- Support HR process improvement and special projects
Employee Experience Communications & Culture
- Manage and maintain internal employee communication platforms including private employee social channels
- Create engaging employee communications highlighting culture recognition milestones and events
- Develop and publish the Companys quarterly employee newsletter
- Support employee engagement initiatives recognition programs and culture-building activities
- Assist with employee events and internal communications campaigns
- Use creativity to strengthen employee connection and enhance overall employee experience
Onboarding & Employee Experience Support
- Prepare and distribute offer letters and onboarding documentation using electronic signature systems
- Assist with background checks employment verifications and pre-employment screening activities
- Support FAA and aviation-specific background investigation processes
- Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure timely completion of new hire requirement
- Support new hire orientation programs serving as backup facilitator for non-pilot orientation and assisting more regularly with pilot orientation activities
- Help ensure a positive welcoming onboarding experience for new employees
- Support employee retention and engagement initiatives
Compliance & Regulatory Programs
- Support compliance with all applicable federal state DOT FAA TSA and company regulations
- Assist with administration and recordkeeping requirements of DOT and FAA drug and alcohol testing programs
- Support workplace safety and compliance efforts including workers compensation injury reporting safety training tracking documentation and follow-up.
- Assist with audits reporting and regulatory documentation requests
- Maintain confidential records in accordance with regulatory requirements
Employee Relations Support
- Provide administrative support for employee relations matters as directed
- Assist with documentation follow-up and HR leadership support as needed
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all employee interactions
- Support initiatives that promote a respectful and positive workplace culture
Workforce Partnerships & Development
- Build and maintain relationships with aviation maintenance schools colleges universities technical schools military transition programs military organizations workforce development agencies and community partners
- Support veteran and military transition initiatives and aviation career awareness programs
- Assist with internship apprenticeship and workforce development programs as necessary
- Help develop long-term talent pipelines for aviation maintenance flight operations and other critical roles
- Collaborate with HR and operational leaders to support future workforce needs and outreach strategies
- Support recruiting-related coordination including scheduling interviews candidate communication and hiring logistics
Additional Responsibilities
- Provide backup support to HR team members as needed
- Participate in HR projects and company initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- 2-5 years of proven experience in HR operations or a specialized HR discipline required
- Degree in Human Resources Business Administration Communications Marketing or a related field preferred; SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
- Experience in aviation transportation or other regulated industries is a plus
Knowledge Skills & Abilities/Competencies
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems/tools (ADP Workforce Now experience preferred)
- Creative mindset with interest in communications engagement and storytelling
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to engage employees candidates students and external partners
- Comfortable building relationships with internal employees and external partners
About Company
Experience the intelligent private aviation solution. PlaneSense offers world-class fractional jet ownership programs featuring the Pilatus PC-24 and PC-12 fleet.