JFK Human Resources Specialist

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services 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.” We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Thing and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe. Job Summary The HR Specialist will support the Manager / Generalist, HR Business Partner in all HR functions in alignment with business objectives at the station level. This role will assist in the administrative/ coordination aspect of day to day activities associated with employee/ labor relations, performance management, staffing, turnover and retention, terminations, employee records, legal compliance, compensation, recognition and benefits administration. This role will support HR professionals 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 $23.00/hour. 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. Your activities Support in the administrative aspect of day-to-day station HR activities for employees, supervisors, and managers May assist in with preparation of human resources reports such as attendance, new hire and turnover reports Completes required paperwork for HRIS processing and or other related employment/ data matters Assist with employee onboarding Conduct reference and background checks Arrange and schedule meetings and interviews Assist with planning and coordination of recruiting events Assist in the planning and implementation of employee special events Greet visitors to the department and respond to routine HR inquiries from employees Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material and to communicate with various levels of management, establish work priorities and to work independently Maintain employee uniforms (order, administer, sort and sustain) Clean, organize, and stock client lounge areas, front office area, conference room, and kitchens. This includes tracking inventory, and ordering office supplies Ensure the efficient daily operation of the office functions, including maintenance of supplies and equipment Perform various other clerical tasks such as filing, preparing outgoing mail, purchase orders, answering the phone but not limited to Comply with company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and policies The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee might occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Your profile High School or equivalent diploma Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience HR or office experience Experience using MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Internet savvy Preferred: Experience using applicant tracking systems and mining applicant databases Flexibility: Rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles Excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks Superior customer service skills Strong communication skills, able to clearly articulate position with clarity at all levels Ability to provide a high level of service to internal and external customers High energy and high motivation, with tolerance for high administrative demand Great work ethic, results oriented Sound interpersonal and organizational skills Able to collaborate on projects, maintain effective relationships 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. Visit our website at to learn more about Life at Swissport. Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation! #J-18808-Ljbffr Swissport