Avolta
Our HR Specialist plays a key role in supporting the People & Culture team at Charleston International Airport, which includes our Retail stores, Dunkin, and Chick-fil-A locations. This position is responsible for a wide range of HR functions, from recruitment and onboarding to compensation, benefits and employee relations, all while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.
This is a Junior HR position ideal for someone eager to build on their current HR experience and gain valuable, hands-on exposure with a great company in the airport environment.
Pay is $23.00 - $26.00 p/h
Essential Functions:
Serve as an onsite HR representative, supporting operations management and hourly team members
Provides essential administrative and operational support to the People & Culture department at Charleston International Airport,
Assist in the implementation of corporate and local People & Culture initiatives
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and onboarding logistics
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies
Coordinate and support confidential investigations and employee relations matters
Identify and address HR-related issues, maintaining confidentiality and escalating when appropriate
Partner with operations to ensure compliance with airport policies and expectations
Respond to team member inquiries regarding compensation, scheduling, policies, and general concerns
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems; perform administrative tasks including data entry, reporting, and document retention
Facilitate new hire orientation to ensure a positive and compliant onboarding experience
Minimum Qualifications:
24 years of administrative experience, ideally in HR
1+ year of hospitality, food & beverage, or retail experience preferred
Combined education and experience must exceed 2 years
Coursework toward HR certification or demonstrated knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices required.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
Able to interpret and simplify policies and legal documents for team understanding
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Comfortable using HRIS and business systems; quick to learn new technologies
Location/Travel:
Requires on-site attendance at Charleston Int' Airport five days per week: this is NOT a remote position
May require up to 10% travel