Human Resources Manager

Salary Level 11

Full-Time

Exempt

Typical Hiring Range: $88,368 - $110,755

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete an application by visiting gspairport.com/careers.

Position Summary (Primary Function)

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for launching, leading and ensuring sustainable HR strategic initiatives that are in line with the HR and the District’s strategic business plans. This position leads the HR day-to-day operations including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee relations, employment policies, compliance with federal and state regulations, training and development and the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Develops, implements, maintains and ensures compliance with HR policies, procedures, and programs aligned with the District’s strategic objectives.
• Manages the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to attract and retain top talent for the District.
• Develops creative Human Resources solutions that are best in class supporting the District value of excellence.
• Ensures District compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and manages HR activities in support of this compliance (including grievance administration and personnel investigations).
• Manages and guides employee relations topics, conflict resolution and performance management initiatives.
• Owns the financial accuracy and output of the District payroll, benefits, and the District compensation programs through the administration process.
• Provides input into the strategic planning of HR programs for futurist direction and leads change management activities.
• Leads training and development programs, including leadership development and compliance training.
• Conducts workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development initiatives.
• Ensures accuracy of personnel data as inputs into reporting, data analytics and HR reporting.
• Uses market trends, HR best practices, regulatory changes, updates to HRIS software and HR key performance indicators to drive HR change management initiatives and leadership decision-making.
• Guide leaders on coaching, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary actions.
• Manage HR audits, risk mitigation, and documentation practices.
• Represents the District at internal and external events and responds to HR related inquiries.
• Evaluate, administer, and continuously improve employee benefits programs, including health, retirement, wellness and policy related topics.
• Serves as a role model and trusted advisor to employees and leadership on Human Resources related matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Business, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development or a related field.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in Human Resources.
• Five (5) of the seven years must be in a supervisory or leadership role leading people in an HR function.
• Previous experience working in a Human Resources Management System (HRMS/HRIS) with reporting capability is required. UKG experience is preferred.
• Benefits plan design and benefits administration experience is required; direct experience with the South Carolina Employees Insurance plan is preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working in an airport and/or governmental environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HR processes such as new employee onboarding, payroll, benefits, compensation, salary administration, and policy administration.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulatory compliance and HR best practices.
• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational initiatives.
• High emotional intelligence and a people-centered approach to leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and to make presentations to diverse audiences and all levels within the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and delivery of quality and accurate results.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple and diverse priorities at the same time.
• Requires good judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, exhibit strong team leadership, integrity, provide motivation, inspiration, and lead with a servant attitude.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed information (i.e. benefits insurance plans).
• Proficiency with HR Management Systems /HR Information Systems administration, report writing, data analytics and MS Office products.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Human Resources professionals.

Licenses Required

• Valid Driver’s License

Certifications Required (Must have or be willing and able to obtain)

• PHR (Professional in Human Resource) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), preferred.
• SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) or SHRM-SCP (SHRM Senior Certified Professional), preferred.

Latitude/Independent Judgment/Accuracy

• Position warrants considerable independence and initiative in decision making regarding the administration of human resource functions of the District.
• Inaccurate work could result in lost revenue and/or increased expenses to the District.
• Responsible for own work but must coordinate work with others.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, crouching, crawling and balancing.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through electronic devices.
• Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently.
• Ability to move from department and buildings to interact with others.
• This position may be required to work additional hours during nights/weekends based on the needs of the department during busy periods (i.e. annual benefits open enrollment, special projects, etc.)
• Travel required to locations on and off District premises, to include overnight trips.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination as per Federal, State, and GSP Airport District requirements.

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.