ORD HR Specialist

Swissport; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport in Des Plaines, IL seeks an HR Specialist to support the HR Manager/Generalist in daily functions across employee relations, performance, staffing, and records. You will help ensure legal compliance and administer compensation and benefits processes.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and collaboration with HR teams to deliver seamless services to employees across the station.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant HR experience; aviation experience is a bonus.
• Experience with HRIS systems and onboarding processes preferred.
• Must stay organized and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially for compliance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to daily HR emails promptly and professionally.
• Greet and assist employee walk-ins with a positive attitude.
• Oversee timely completion of the I-9 submission process.
• Enter and process HRIS form data (changes in position, rate, status, etc.).
• Facilitate badging, fingerprinting, and customs process for new hires.
• Maintain employee uniforms (order, administer, sort and sustain).
• Support general HR administrative functions as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

HRIS systems

Onboarding processes

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Discretion and confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - "To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience."

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

The HR Specialist will support the Manager / Generalist, HR Business Partner in all HR functions in alignment with business objectives at the station level. This role will assist in the administrative/ coordination aspect of day-to-day activities associated with employee/ labor relations, performance management, staffing, turnover and retention, terminations, employee records, legal compliance, compensation, recognition and benefits administration. This role will support HR professionals by role modeling and demonstrating the company’s core values of people, professionalism and partnership as a way we conduct business and ourselves.

The expected pay rate is $24.00/hour. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Manage and respond to daily HR emails promptly and professionally
• Greet and assist employee walk-ins with a positive and helpful attitude
• Oversee timely and accurate completion of the I-9 submission process
• Enter and process HRIS form data, including changes in position, rate, status, and more
• Facilitate the badging, fingerprinting, and customs process for new hires
• Maintain employee uniforms (order, administer, sort and sustain)
• Support general HR administrative functions as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Your profile

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant HR experience, aviation experience a bonus!
• Experience with HRIS systems and onboarding processes preferred
• Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent attention to detail, especially in compliance-related tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional attitude when interacting with employees and new hires
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
• High School or equivalent diploma
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!