West Regional Manager, HR Business Partner (On-site SEA)

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides G round H andling, C argo H andling, and P assenger S ervices to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” 

W e believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show Y ou C are, Do the Ri ght T hing s and Win as a T eam, and w e are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.   

Job Summary

The Regional Manager, HR Business Partner will be responsible for leading all HR functions in alignment with business objectives within designated region. This role will assist in promoting positive relations between the associates and management at Swissport that aligns with the company’s philosophy, overall strategy, federal, state and local law. This role will promote, implement and lead all HR initiatives for consistency and continuous process improvements by coaching, driving business results and ensuring compliance. This role will mitigate risks for Swissport collectively and independently in designated region. This role will work independently and collectively under the direction of the Director, Human Resources & Labor Relations USA by role modeling and demonstrating the company’s core values of people, professionalism and partnership as a way we conduct business and ourselves.

The expected pay rate is $125,000 - $130,000/yr. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.  

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Regional Manager, HR Business Partner (On-site SEA) will have direct reporting relationship and supervisory responsibilities of Manager, HR Business Partners and Generalist, HR Business Partners within the designated region.

Your activities

• Provide day-to-day support and counsel to employees, supervisors, and managers regarding HR bestpractices, policy interpretation, policies, HR compliance and appropriate workplace conduct.
• Serve as the liaison within assigned region between corporate HR and the stations, being the first point ofcontact for questions regarding legal and/or policies and procedures.
• Analyze trends and metrics for assigned region HR teams to develop solutions in efforts to drive results.
• Conducts reoccurring meetings with respective and designated region HR teams.
• Maintain records and compile/ disseminate statistical reports concerning employment-related data such ashires, terminations, performance reviews, unemployment claims and turnover and make recommendationsfor improved performance on all metrics.
• Lead and drive consistency with and compliance to existing and new HR polices or initiatives in the assignedregion.
• Lead and support performance processes including annual reviews, 1:1 meeting(s) with direct reports,introductory reviews, and performance management for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Evaluate the culture and work environment at stations and make recommendations to station leadership forimprovement.
• Ensure consistent application of all Swissport policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local law.
• Assist in leading issues raised through assigned employment relations, Open Door or SpeakUp cases.Investigate accordingly, document findings, respond and take corrective action as appropriate. May accessand assign issues appropriately and accordingly.
• Evaluate recommendations to separate employees from employment at Swissport while ensuring consistentapplication of corrective action and progressive discipline. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal,state and local law. May act as the decision-maker for separation within assigned region or assigned cases.
• Ensure and audit compliance of state employment law, federal employment law and local regulations ofassigned stations. Assist in preparing responses to HR regulated governmental agencies such as, EEOCand Human Rights Commission and DOL.
• Keeps abreast and maintains in-depth knowledge of new employment law, HR trends, and overall strategies.
• May assist in coordinating or will coordinate and conduct other training that aligns with policies and practicesas required.
• Responsible for performing other related duties, assigned tasks or strategic tactical projects.
• Assist in maintaining the field HR Share Point site.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field/discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources, leading teams, leading multi-unit/ regional teams or acombination of all
• Previous experience of supervising and evaluating the work of others
• Working knowledge of employee relations
• Working knowledge of all areas of human resources
• Basic financial acumen including P&L knowledge; 1 year of experience managing a P&L preferred
• Basic knowledge of SharePoint and other Microsoft Office applications
• Able to analyze long-term implications of business decisions
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate position with clarity at all levels
• Ability to obtain commitment from internal and external stakeholders
• High energy and high motivation, with tolerance for stressful situations
• Strong work ethic with a can-do, self-starting attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• High proficiency in spoken and written English
• This position requires and one must have the willingness to travel up to 75%, sometimes with little notice
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR professional certification, or the ability to obtain professionalcertification in the first two years in the position.

What we offer  

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color , religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status .  

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Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!