Head of HR (Remote)

Location: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | Houston, TX | On-Site
Compensation: $82,000 - $90,000 + Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt

Bonus eligibility

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• SSP America promotes from within, and this role is built as a launch point into Regional People Leader, Director, and Center of Excellence positions

Expanding scope is built into the job itself, growing from one airport to three airports and from 12 units to 18 units
Direct exposure to both union and non-union environments, which broadens your labor relations skill set faster than a single-site role
Access to company-sponsored certification support, leadership development programming, and mentorship from senior HR leaders
Cross-functional visibility with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Operations leadership at the Support Center

At SSP America, our People Leaders are business partners first. We work alongside operations leaders to build exceptional teams, strengthen leadership capability, create engaging workplace cultures, and drive measurable business performance.

As the Human Resources Manager supporting our Houston airport operations, you will influence business decisions through people strategy, leadership coaching, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, and organizational development.

You'll partner closely with General Managers and Directors to solve complex business challenges, develop future leaders, and deliver an exceptional employee experience in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment. Success in this role requires curiosity about the business, sound judgment, and the ability to influence leaders through credibility, data, and trusted relationships.
12 restaurant units at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) at launch, building to 18 units across three airports

• Airports supported: IAH (Houston), DAL (Dallas Love Field), and LBB (Lubbock)
• Approximately 140 team members at IAH, growing to approximately 200 team members across three airports
• DAL and LBB are non-union
• Multiple restaurant concepts, including proprietary, local, and national brands
• Primarily on-site at IAH, with remote support and periodic travel to DAL and LBB

Strategic Partnership
Serve as the primary Human Resources Business Partner to airport operations leadership, participating in business planning, workforce planning, staffing strategy, operational reviews, and performance discussions
Translate operational goals into people strategies supporting staffing, engagement, retention, and leadership capability, lead change management and employee communications, and collaborate with Regional and Corporate People teams to execute enterprise priorities on the ground
Partner with Operations leadership to understand labor costs, productivity, staffing levels, and business trends, using workforce insights to improve operational performance.

Employee & Labor Relations
Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, attendance, and corrective action, and conduct complex workplace investigations that ensure consistent, documented application of policy across union and non-union locations
Administer grievances, interpret and apply collective bargaining agreement terms, and manage day to day interactions with union representatives at IAH, partnering with Labor Relations on escalated matters

Coach and develop General Managers and Assistant Managers on leadership behaviors, feedback, and team building, and deliver leadership development programming for frontline and mid-level managers
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on recruiting and workforce planning, and lead onboarding, new hire orientation, and employee recognition programs

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including Texas wage and hour requirements, and maintain airport badging, I-9, and records compliance in coordination with operations and airport authorities
Audit HR practices across all locations, keep policies and documentation current and consistently applied, and close gaps before they become risks
Partner with Leave Administration and Operations to support ADA accommodations, FMLA, workers' compensation, and other leave-related processes

Track and report on turnover, retention, engagement, attendance, absenteeism, and overtime, and deliver a regular people metrics review to airport and regional leadership
Analyze workforce trends and exit data to identify root causes, use headcount, requisition aging, and time to fill data to guide staffing decisions with operations, and build the business case for people initiatives using cost of turnover and labor cost data
Forecast workforce needs using headcount, turnover, recruiting, and labor trends to proactively support business growth
You are the first call for General Managers on people decisions, and leaders bring you challenges early instead of after escalation
General Managers view HR as a trusted business partner who helps solve operational challenges and develop leaders
Turnover and open position aging trend down against a documented baseline
Employee relations matters are investigated and closed within target timelines with clean documentation
The union relationship at IAH is stable, with grievances resolved at the lowest possible step
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting multi-site operations, including HR Generalist, HR Manager, or HR Business Partner responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience coaching and influencing frontline and mid-level leaders.
Strong employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, with the ability to translate workforce data into actionable business recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, build credibility, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
Ability to work primarily on-site at IAH with periodic travel to DAL and LBB.

Experience supporting multi-unit operations within hospitality, restaurants, food service, retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, distribution, or other high-volume operational environments.
Experience partnering directly with operations leaders to drive engagement, retention, succession planning, and workforce planning initiatives.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. SSP America provides reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process in accordance with applicable laws.