Description
INTRODUCTION
The human resource generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with Director of Administration in supporting internal and external customers. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: drug and alcohol program, benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designated Employer Representative for DOT/FAA Drug & Alcohol program. Initiate, monitor and comply with pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing of safety-sensitive employees; serve as consultant and contact regarding reasonable suspicion testing; coordinate training dealing specifically with drug/alcohol testing policy as required by FARs; process and monitor background checks, including reference checks when appropriate; maintain accurate records, reporting and accounting of the same.
- Responsible for benefits administration; assure employees are informed of benefits and enrolled as appropriate; provide timely notification to employees regarding new hire and open enrollment; monitor COBRA; monitor mid-year benefit changes and notify Director of concerns; respond to employee inquiries and assist as is practical with resolution to concerns; coordinate renewal meetings, benefit education and serve as liaison between management and insurance carriers; provide recommendations regarding renewals; reconcile invoices for appropriate benefits.
- Handles employee relation counseling; coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions. Communicate employee relation matters to Director of Adinistration and elevate as necessary.
- Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; perform a variety of research projects to support HR Program such as job description and policy search, salary search, etc; ensure HR information is accurate on Company/Employee Website; create, update and ensure forms are available on employee website.
- Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files, HRIS files, confidential files, etc; track and report information as required to State of Idaho, EEO, OSHA, Federal Contractor Veteran’s Employment, etc; ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits Forms I-9; scan pilot records; destroy personnel and recruitment files in accordance with applicable law.
- Monitor performance reviews; initiate Personnel Action Form (PAF) for all personnel changes to include, new hire, terminations, pay changes and location changes; monitor various bonus programs and initiate distribution.
- Supervise HR Assistants; oversee work, manage time off requests, etc…
- Serve as positive role model for ethical behavior and promote an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles that is consistent with these principles; promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associates degree in Human Resources or related field with at least three years of related experience or five years in a human resources generalist capacity will substitute education component. Must posses the ability to work independently, have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment with travel required. Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Human Resources or related field, or five years HR generalist experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum three years of related HR experience (with degree) or five years HR generalist experience
- Experience serving as Designated Employer Representative for DOT/FAA drug and alcohol program and familiarity with FARs
- Benefits administration experience including COBRA, enrollments, renewals, and carrier liaison
- Knowledge of HRIS and ability to maintain accurate personnel and confidential HR files
- Familiarity with USCIS Form I-9 compliance and conducting periodic I-9 audits
- Employee relations experience including coaching managers and handling disciplinary processes
- Supervisory experience overseeing HR Assistants
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work independently
- Willingness and ability to travel and perform office-based physical tasks (lift up to 20 lbs)
What We Do
Empire Airlines is an Idaho-based company providing air cargo services for FedEx and passenger airline services for Hawaiian Airlines. It also operates divisions for aerospace maintenance and unmanned aerial surveillance.
