$117,600 – $122,400
Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Career Progression Opportunities
Are you passionate about shaping people processes and delivering exceptional HR leadership? Join SSP America, a global leader in travel dining, as a Regional People Leader and play a pivotal role in supporting our airport locations across the U.S.!
What You'll Do: Serve as the Primary HR Contact: Act as the main point of contact for all HR-related inquiries across your assigned airports, providing expert guidance on employee relations, labor relations, and union activities. Drive Union and Labor Relations: Manage and resolve complex labor issues, including grievances, mediations, and arbitrations, while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and employment laws. Collaborate with Senior Operations Management: Work closely with senior leadership to align people strategies with business goals, driving operational excellence and fostering a positive employee culture. Strategic Business Partner: Lead the execution of HR initiatives across 8 airport locations, supporting recruitment, performance management, compensation, and employee development to ensure consistent success. Analyze and Address Key HR Metrics: Monitor and analyze HR data, such as turnover, employee engagement, and workforce trends, to proactively identify areas of improvement and implement strategic solutions. Ensure Legal and Policy Compliance: Keep up to date with employment and wage laws, advising on necessary adjustments to ensure compliance across all locations. Deliver High-Impact HR Solutions: Lead HR programs that support talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness, ensuring that each location meets its business objectives. Facilitate Training and Development: Partner with managers to deliver training programs that address local needs and support strategic company objectives. Build Strong Relationships: Develop a communication cadence with internal and external stakeholders, including union representatives and corporate teams, to ensure alignment on HR initiatives and goals. Ensure Excellence in HR Practices: Maintain high standards for employee records, performance appraisals, and HR reporting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies. What We're Looking For: Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in human resources, or related field required. Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in hospitality, food service, or airport industries, with in-depth knowledge of U.S. labor and employment laws. Extensive Labor and Union Relations Expertise: Proven experience in managing union-related activities, including grievances, mediations, and collective bargaining. Strong Employee Relations Skills: Ability to handle complex employee issues and foster a positive, engaging workplace. Business Partner for Multiple Locations: Experience as an HR Business Partner, or related title, supporting 8 or more locations, preferably in a fast-paced environment like hospitality or airport dining. Certifications: SHRM or HRCI preferred, but not required. Travel: Must be able to travel and train for the first 6 months of employment to build relationships and understand the daily operations of our units. After, will be able to travel AND work from a home office. Ready to Apply? Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport and its commissary kitchen while having the opportunity to work from home as well. Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world! Competitive Compensation: $117,600 - $122,400 / year + bonus and Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program.
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If you're ready to bring your expertise to our team and help us deliver exceptional service and quality in a high-volume airport setting, apply now!
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.