Sr. Human Resources Generalist - Burlingame, CA

In-person role @ Burlingame Office, Burlingame, CA 

Above the wing airline experience is a plus!

Make “The” Difference - HR As It Should Be

Creating efficiency, being impactful, and a growing team that loves their jobs!

Looking for Your “Dream Job”?

If you want to create and work in an environment where people come first and love their jobs, this is the perfect job for you!  

At Pacific Aviation, we believe that the root of our success is the teamwork, devotion, quality, and engagement, of our team. The Sr. HR Generalist position will be based near the San Francisco International Airport, in Burlingame, CA, and with occasional travel to San Jose, CA, and Seattle WA. You will successfully lead the strategy and execution of all our HR efforts for half a dozen teams and roughly 360 employees.

Check Us Out:

Pacific Aviation (www.pacificaviation.com) provides passenger services to the world’s finest airlines across a dozen airports nationwide.

Join Our Team!

Are you an HR professional who loves helping people, solving problems, building relationships, and creating great employee experiences? Do you believe HR should be approachable, supportive, and fun while still delivering exceptional results? 

If so, we'd love to meet with you! 

We are seeking an energetic, positive, and knowledgeable Human Resources Generalist with 3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting employees and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping create a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Requirements

What You'll Be Doing 

Employee Relations & HR Partnership 

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leaders regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns 

• Build strong, trusted relationships throughout the organization 

• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations, performance management, and corrective action matters 

• Support conflict resolution efforts and workplace investigations as needed 

• Help foster a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment 

Compliance & HR Operations 

• Ensure compliance with California employment laws and regulations 

• Administer leaves of absence and employee accommodations 

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data 

• Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes 

• Help ensure HR operations run smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly 

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding 

• Assist with recruiting activities including candidate screening, interviewing, job fairs, and offer coordination 

• Partner with hiring managers to attract top talent 

• Facilitate engaging onboarding and orientation programs for new hires 

• Help create a positive first impression for every employee 

Employee Engagement & Development 

• Deliver responsive, professional, and respectful HR support 

• Support employee engagement, recognition, and morale-building initiatives 

• Assist with training and development programs 

• Help cultivate a workplace culture where employees feel connected and appreciated 

Required Qualifications 

• 3 to 5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience 

• Strong working knowledge of:  

• California Labor Code 

• Wage and Hour regulations 

• FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and leave administration 

• Employee relations best practices 

• Experience supporting leaders and employees in a service-oriented environment 

• Strong understanding of HR compliance requirements 

• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications 

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification (strongly preferred) 

• Experience supporting multi-site employee populations 

• Bilingual language skills 

• Experience with social media recruiting, posting, and candidate tracking 

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