Human Resources Manager

Unifi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifi in Philadelphia is seeking an HR Manager to build relationships across leadership, employees, and HR teams, shaping programs that align with business goals.

The role focuses on employee relations, performance management, coaching, learning and development, staffing strategies, and regulatory compliance with federal and state laws. Strong communication and data-driven decision making are essential for maintaining a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 4–6 years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, EEO, OFCCP, etc.).
• Excellent computer skills with Excel, Word, and HRIS systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand business needs and align HR strategies.
• Ability to act as a change agent and supportive of company culture.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and counseling to Unifi leadership in employee relations, performance management, and development.
• Builds partnerships between HR and the business to foster a positive work environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and data integrity in all HR activities.
• Recommends practices to improve employee morale and retention.
• Partners with leadership to design staffing, onboarding, and talent development strategies.
• Maintains knowledge of federal and state laws to ensure compliance.
• Conducts investigations, documents findings, and recommends actions.
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a timely, professional manner.
• Uses HR metrics to inform business decisions.
• Coordinates leave requests and administrative HR policies.
• Updates employee information in the HRIS for assigned locations.
• Supports Training Department to develop leadership programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

4–6 years HR experience

PHR/SHRM-CP

HR software proficiency

Communication skills

Business acumen

Change agent mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Unifi is the nation’s largest aviation services provider, with over 45K team members and a global footprint spanning over 240 airports in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. We deliver reliable, high quality aviation services that support global travel and the world’s leading airlines. At Unifi, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team where passion, integrity, and empathy are at the core of what we do.Unifi is the nation’s largest aviation services provider, with over 45K team members and a global footprint spanning over 250 airports in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. We deliver reliable, high quality aviation services that support global travel and the world’s leading airlines. At Unifi, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team where passion, integrity, and empathy are at the core of what we do.

The HR Manager effectively builds relationships, and serves as the liaison between leadership, employees, shared services, and human resources departments to design, execute, communicate, and monitor human resources initiatives and programs across business lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS

• Provides guidance and counseling to Unifi leadership in the areas of employee relations, performance management, coaching and counseling, learning and development, talent management, and succession planning.
• Builds strong partnerships between Human Resources and the business to foster a positive and fulfilling work environment.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality in all work aspects and ensures continuing data integrity.
• Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promotes a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Partners with leadership to design and execute strategies related to staffing, onboarding, talent development, and employee retention.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of Federal and State Laws, and company policies and procedures which assists with reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conducts investigations, documents findings, and makes recommendations for appropriate action.
• Proactively communicates with internal and external customers.
• Utilizes Human Resources metrics and business data to make informed business decisions.
• Responds to employee questions and resolves issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinates with managers regarding requests for leaves of absence and administrative policies and procedures.
• Updates and maintains employee information in the HRIS system in a timely manner for assigned locations.
• Processes hourly personnel status change (address, pay, position, status, terminations, etc.) for assigned stations in a timely manner.
• Partners with Training Department to develop, schedule, and deliver leadership training.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Four (4) to (6) years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of HR Laws and regulations such as Wage and Hour, Title VII, OFCCP, EEO/AAP, FMLA, ADA, Worker’s compensation, I-9, E-Verify, and DGS policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in word, excel, and HRIS systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand the business and industry, which will assist with developing, executing, and sustaining strategies.
• Ability to understand the Company Culture and act as a change agent to evolve the organization through Human Resources initiatives and systems.