Human Resources Coordinator

Join our team as a Human Resources Coordinator in a dynamic airport environment!

• $28.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Full-Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Growth Opportunities

SSP America is seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused Human Resources Coordinator to support our restaurant operations team at JFK Airport. In this role, you'll serve as a key HR resource for managers and employees, assisting with onboarding, employee relations, compliance, recordkeeping, and day-to-day HR administration. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with at least one year of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow their career with a leading hospitality organization.

Essential Functions

• Support the full-cycle onboarding process, including new hire paperwork, orientation, and employment verification.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Assist employees and managers with HR-related questions regarding policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Coordinate and track training, certifications, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with leave administration, attendance tracking, and employee status changes.
• Partner with operational leaders to support staffing, retention, and employee relations efforts.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company employment policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team and assist with special projects as needed.

Skills & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Human Resources experience required.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and employee relations principles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Highly competitive wages 
• Employee meal program
• Paid time off
• Extra pay for holidays worked
• Retirement plan with safe harbor company match
• Medical benefits $50 per month
• Basic Life & ADD is company paid 100%
• Voluntary plans available (pet insurance, accident, illness, hospital indemnity, dental, vision)
• Employee assistance program
• Career development and opportunities

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.

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