Human Resources Director

Overview

Who we are: 

 

Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career?  If so, read on!  Come and work with the best of the best in aviation at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service. 

 

We offer: 

• Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network 
• Training and development programs to take your career to the next level 
• Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location) 

 

The Director – Field Services reports to the Vice President – Human Resources & Employment Counsel and is responsible for leading a team of business partners (HRBP) and generalist level associates to support the programmatic and fundamental human resource work for a variety of workgroups. This work includes associate relations support, investigations, performance management process, organizational design work, coaching and development, leadership training, and learning/facilitation.

 

In this role, the Director will oversee a team that interacts daily with our diverse workforce of more than 18,000 domestic and international employees.

Responsibilities

How will you make an impact?

 

The key responsibilities include:

• Manage a team of HR Business Partners and HR Coordinators providing guidance on investigations and best practices.
• Establish strong relationships with various business units within HR (Talent Acquisition, HR Compliance, Compensation & Benefits, Communications and Talent Development) and with executive leadership to understand and execute the needs of the organization.
• Lead and participate in multiple special, high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment, including, but not limited to: intersection of AI and HR, conversion of Human Resources functions into reportable data, and ability to analyze and present data.
• Coach managers and leadership on HR policies and processes including performance management & career development.
• Understand current HR procedures, regulations, and laws with the ability to develop new policies based on organizational needs.
• Investigate high profile investigations, when applicable, and draft associated work product, including summaries and memos with analysis and recommendations.
• Demonstrate an ability to align with and contribute to a shared vision, working collaboratively across teams to achieve common goals.

In this role, the Director must exercise sound business judgment and handle confidential information with sensitivity. Possessing strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills is essential. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team environment and the ability to prioritize work and projects to meet deadlines and objectives. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, report to work regularly and on-time, and be self-motivated.

 

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

 

Position Requirements

• 4-year degree or additional higher education is desired
• 6-8 years of related work experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Must have an ability to work with multi-level teams in a matrixed environment
• Very strong organizational skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines with accurate and detailed results
• Strong self-starter with initiative, able to take tasks through completion with solid results
• Top candidates for this position will have experience with Navex EthicsPoint, RosterApps, ADP Payroll System
• Proven experience building constructive relationships with internal and external customers
• Willing and able to work non-standard work schedules when necessary due to business needs
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language

Position Preferences

• Airline experience in order to understand the business and differences in operational groups
• Knowledge of a unionized workforce, including: Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and grievance/arbitration process

Additional Position Details

• Candidates must fulfill a fingerprint based criminal background check to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
• Candidates must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, in addition to clearing other airport related requirements, if applicable
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