People Coordinator (HR)

Job Title: People Coordinator Department: Human Resources Reports To: Regional Senior People Manager Status: Exempt Salary: $70304 per hour Broad Responsibilities: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Coordinator to support our dynamic restaurant concession operations across multiple airport locations. This role is essential in managing the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through separation while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong organizational skills, and demonstrate a passion for supporting our diverse workforce in the unique airport hospitality environment. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Assist with the TA team and managers to recruit and hire restaurant staff Manage airport security clearance processes and background checks Assist with new hire orientations and complete onboarding documentation Serve as first contact for employee questions about policies and benefits Support conflict resolution and disciplinary processes Assist with workplace investigations and maintain confidential files Ensure compliance with labor laws and airport regulations Process employment verifications and unemployment claims Help employees with benefits enrollment and changes Support payroll processing Coordinate workers' compensation and FMLA cases Support open enrollment Track training completion and maintain certification records Coordinate airport-required security and emergency training Support performance reviews and development programs Support HR projects and policy updates Assist with employee events and recognition programs Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred 2+ years HR experience, preferably in hospitality or multi-location operations Restaurant/food service experience strongly preferred HRIS systems experience (ADP preferred) Advanced Microsoft Office skills Knowledge of employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA) Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to handle confidential information Flexibility in fast-paced environment Benefit: We offer full-time eligible employees affordable medical insurance, dental and vision benefits, along with a variety of voluntary insurance options. Our benefits package includes company-sponsored life insurance, a free employee assistance program, competitive paid time off, company holidays, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. Plus, enjoy access to discount programs for travel and entertainment and a location meal program. EEOC Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands and fingers, communicate verbally, and hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, taste, and smell. The associate is also occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and either lift or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev