Human Resources Generalist - Burlingame, CA

Pacific Aviation; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Fun and dynamic work environment

Job summary

Pacific Aviation in Burlingame, CA is seeking an HR Generalist with 3–5 years of progressive HR experience to support California employment laws, employee relations, onboarding, and HR operations for airline accounts in Seattle and San Francisco.

Based at our Burlingame Office, you’ll partner with leaders to drive HR strategy and ensure compliant, engaging employee experiences while supporting SEA HR operations remotely.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience required.
• Strong knowledge of California Labor Code and wage/hour regulations.
• Experience with FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA and leave administration.
• Experience supporting leaders and employees in a service environment.
• HR compliance awareness and HRIS experience; MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Employee relations and HR partnership with employees and leaders.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws.
• Administer leaves of absence and accommodations.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes.
• Assist with recruiting activities and coordination.
• Deliver engaging onboarding programs for new hires.
• Support employee engagement and development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

HRIS systems

Communication

Onboarding

Leave administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

In-person role @ Burlingame Office, Burlingame, CA

Above the wing airline experience is a plus!

Make “The” Difference - HR As It Should Be

Creating efficiency, being impactful, and a growing team that loves their jobs!

Looking for Your “Dream Job”?

If you want to create and work in an environment where people come first and love their jobs, this is the perfect job for you!

At Pacific Aviation, we believe that the root of our success is the teamwork, devotion, quality, and engagement, of our team.The HR Generalist position will be based at our Burlingame Office location, and also assist our SEA HR operations remotely. You will successfully partner with leading the strategy and execution of all our HR efforts for our airline accounts in Seattle and San Francisco.

Check Us Out:

Pacific Aviation (www.pacificaviation.com) provides passenger services to the world’s finest airlines across a dozen airports nationwide.

Join Our Team!

Are you an HR professional who loves helping people, solving problems, building relationships, and creating great employee experiences? Do you believe HR should be approachable, supportive, and fun while still delivering exceptional results?

If so, we'd love to meet with you!

We are seeking an energetic, positive, and knowledgeable Human Resources Generalist with 3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting employees and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping create a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Requirements

What You'll Be Doing

Employee Relations & HR Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leaders regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns
• Build strong, trusted relationships throughout the organization
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations, performance management, and corrective action matters
• Support conflict resolution efforts and workplace investigations as needed
• Help foster a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment

Compliance & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with California employment laws and regulations
• Administer leaves of absence and employee accommodations
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
• Help ensure HR operations run smoothly, efficiently, and compliantly

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Assist with recruiting activities including candidate screening, interviewing, job fairs, and offer coordination
• Partner with hiring managers to attract top talent
• Facilitate engaging onboarding and orientation programs for new hires
• Help create a positive first impression for every employee

Employee Engagement & Development

• Deliver responsive, professional, and respectful HR support
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and morale-building initiatives
• Assist with training and development programs
• Help cultivate a workplace culture where employees feel connected and appreciated

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience
• Strong working knowledge of:
• California Labor Code
• Wage and Hour regulations
• FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and leave administration
• Employee relations best practices
• Experience supporting leaders and employees in a service-oriented environment
• Strong understanding of HR compliance requirements
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification (strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting multi-site employee populations
• Bilingual language skills
• Experience with social media recruiting, posting, and candidate tracking

What Success Looks Like

• A trusted HR partner to employees and leaders
• Known for delivering exceptional internal customer service
• Ensuring compliant and effective leave administration
• Providing practical, business-focused HR solutions
• Helping maintain an engaged, productive, and compliant workforce
• Contributing to a positive workplace culture where employees can do their best work

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe great workplaces are built by great people. We value collaboration, positivity, respect, innovation, and a genuine commitment to helping one another succeed. You'll join a team that works hard, supports each other, celebrates wins, and has fun along the way.

If you're ready to bring your HR expertise, positive energy, and passion for people to a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Our Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range of: $70K to $85K depending on experienceplus bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Fun and dynamic work environment

Celebrating Differences:

At Pacific Aviation we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them and believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We thrive on our varied backgrounds and perspectives for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. All candidates for hire, promotion, and performance are evaluated based on merit alone.

Pacific Aviation is an equal opportunity employer,we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.