Airport HR Coordinator: On-Site, Growth & Impact

SSP Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth pathways into HR

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator who is passionate about supporting people and operations in a fast-paced airport environment. This role partners with the Senior People Leader to support the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, training, reporting, and HR operations.

The position offers on-site work at the PHX Airport Location, full-time status, and opportunities for development into HR Manager, People Leader, and other HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of Human Resources experience, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and HR administration.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and confidential recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead hourly recruitment, coordinate hiring activities with operations leaders, and facilitate compliant new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Employee Relations: Support workplace investigations, coach managers on policy and performance matters, assist with documentation, and promote engagement and recognition.
• Compliance & HR Administration: Maintain personnel, medical, leave, workers’ compensation, and other confidential records while supporting audits, leave administration, accommodations, and corrective action plans.
• HR Operations & Reporting: Maintain accurate HRIS records, support payroll-related HR activities, monitor training completion, and prepare recurring HR reports.
• Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted HR partner to airport leadership by providing day-to-day guidance, identifying opportunities to improve processes, and reinforcing SSP America's culture, values, and operational excellence.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

SSP America is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator who is passionate about supporting people and operations in a fast-paced airport environment. This role partners with the Senior People Leader to support the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, training, reporting, and HR operations.

The position offers on-site work at the PHX Airport Location, full-time status, and opportunities for development into HR Manager, People Leader, and other HR