HR Specialist (PDX)

McGee Air Services; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stand-by travel privileges

Medical insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Performance-based pay

Paid time off

Job summary

McGee Air Services in Portland, OR is seeking an HR Specialist to support HR functions for a high-performing operation. You will work with station leadership to support attendance reliability, employee relations, labor relations, and other HR duties, delivering excellent service while modeling McGee's values.

The role involves maintaining confidentiality, guiding on policies, benefits, onboarding, lifecycle events, airport badge requirements, pre-employment checks, and collaboration with Payroll

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding employee information, HR matters, investigations, and company business.
• Respond toTeam Member inquiries and provide guidance on company policies, procedures, benefits, and employment-related questions.
• Partner with station leadership to support employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management activities.
• Support attendance and reliability programs by maintaining records, preparing documentation, and applying policies consistently.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, ensuring compliance with standards and retention requirements.
• Review, audit, and process HR transactions and personnel documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Recruiting to support hiring activities, including eligibility reviews and pre-employment processes.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, promotions, transfers, leaves, separations, and return-to-work processes.
• Assist with airport badging and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring required credentials and access.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Operations, and Administrative teams to resolve discrepancies in HR and attendance data.
• Assist with HR programs and projects including training, open enrollment, communications, and process improvements.
• Prepare reports, maintain tracking logs, and ensure timely completion of admin and compliance duties.
• Build positive cross-department relationships promoting an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
• Perform other duties to support station operations.

Job description

• Compensation: USD 20.72 - USD 29.01 - hourly

Company Description

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values
Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Salary Range

$20.72-$29.01/hour

Compensation is determined by several factors, including location, relevant experience, skill level, and internal equity. Please note, we don’t typically hire above midpoint.

Benefits That Help You Soar
Joining #TeamMcGee opens the runway to a full suite of rewards designed to help you thrive on the ground and explore the world above it. Some benefits can vary based on location, employment status, or length of employment.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, & Horizon Air…explore the world on us!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Opportunity to earn additional pay each quarter based on performance.
• Generous holiday pay and paid time off.

Job Description

The Human Resource Specialist supports HR functions for a high-performing operation and reports to the Regional Manager of Human Resources. This position interfaces with station leadership in support of team members in areas related to attendance reliability, employee relations, labor relations and other HR functions. The HR Specialist delivers a high level of customer service to our Team Members by modeling McGee Air Services’ core values.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding employee information, Human Resources matters, investigations, and company business.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource by responding to Team Member inquiries and providing guidance on company policies, procedures, benefits, and employment-related questions.
• Partner with station leadership to support employee relations matters, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management activities.
• Support attendance and reliability programs by maintaining accurate records, preparing documentation, and ensuring consistent application of company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation while ensuring compliance with company standards and record retention requirements.
• Review, audit, and process HR transactions and personnel documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Recruiting to support hiring activities, including employment eligibility reviews and other pre-employment or internal movement processes.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, separations, and return-to-work processes.
• Assist with airport badging and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring employees maintain required credentials and access.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Operations, and Administrative teams to resolve employee record discrepancies and ensure accurate HR and attendance data.
• Assist with HR programs and projects including training initiatives, open enrollment, employee communications, and process improvements.
• Prepare reports, maintain tracking logs, and ensure timely completion of assigned administrative and compliance responsibilities.
• Build positive working relationships across departments while promoting an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful station operations.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for this position. Team Member must be able to perform these key responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the Company.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background check, drug test, driving record review, employment verification, and other job-related screenings.

Any criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Airport Badge Requirements

Important notification for roles working at or requiring access to an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge issued by the airport authority. Depending on the role you may also be required to obtain a US Customs seal and/or USPS security clearance. If an employee does not qualify for or has the necessary clearance revoked, the employee will be terminated.

EEO Statement

McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled