HR Specialist

Our HR Specialist plays a key role in supporting the People & Culture team at Charleston International Airport, which includes our Retail stores, Dunkin’, and Chick-fil-A locations. This position is responsible for a wide range of HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to compensation, benefits and employee relations, all while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. This is a Junior HR position ideal for someone eager to build on their current HR experience and gain valuable, hands‑on exposure with a great company in the airport environment. Pay is $23.00 - $26.00 p/h Essential Functions: Serve as an onsite HR representative, supporting operations management and hourly team members Provides essential administrative and operational support to the People & Culture department at Charleston International Airport, Assist in the implementation of corporate and local People & Culture initiatives Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and onboarding logistics Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies Coordinate and support confidential investigations and employee relations matters Identify and address HR-related issues, maintaining confidentiality and escalating when appropriate Partner with operations to ensure compliance with airport policies and expectations Respond to team member inquiries regarding compensation, scheduling, policies, and general concerns Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems; perform administrative tasks including data entry, reporting, and document retention Facilitate new hire orientation to ensure a positive and compliant onboarding experience Minimum Qualifications: 2–4 years of administrative experience, ideally in HR 1+ year of hospitality, food & beverage, or retail experience preferred Combined education and experience must exceed 2 years Coursework toward HR certification or demonstrated knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices required. Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities Able to interpret and simplify policies and legal documents for team understanding Proficient in Microsoft Office Comfortable using HRIS and business systems; quick to learn new technologies Location/Travel: Requires on-site attendance at Charleston Int' Airport five days per week: this is NOT a remote position #J-18808-Ljbffr