People and Culture Coordinator

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata is seeking a People & Culture Coordinator to provide essential HR and operational support across the employee lifecycle. The role serves as a front-line HR representative, upholding confidentiality and professionalism at the unit level.

Key areas include employee relations, onboarding, HR administration, training support, and engagement activities. Strong organizational skills and accuracy are required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, business admin, or related field preferred.
• 2 years HR or administrative experience required.
• HRIS familiarity and timekeeping tools experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other) preferred.
• Must complete TTT and Master Training within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Support unit People & Culture Manager or Generalist with investigations; escalate complex ER matters as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including union CBAs.
• Assist onboarding, orientation, and timely completion of new hire documentation and training.
• Coordinate payroll data accuracy and maintain employee records per standards and legal requirements.
• Process HR transactions: status changes, terminations, transfers, and attendance.
• Support offboarding: final paycheck, asset return, and exit logistics.
• Track and schedule training (safety, compliance) and support performance/evaluation cycles.
• Support employee recognition, surveys, and engagement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The People & Culture Coordinator provides essential HR and operational support to ensure the effective execution of people initiatives and compliance across the employee lifecycle. This role is a front-line representative of the HR function at the unit level, serving employees with professionalism and confidentiality.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Support unit People and Culture Manager or Generalist with conducting preliminary investigations for infractions; in the absence of these functions escalation complex ER matters to the Employee Relations Manager.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including union CBA adherence if applicable.
• Support corrective actions and maintain appropriate documentation with fairness and consistency. Escalate to the People & Culture Manager or Generalist as needed in the absence of these functions escalation to the Senior Employee Relations Manager.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure seamless local hiring and onboarding.
• Lead on-site orientation and support timely completion of new hire documentation and training.
• Represent dnata at local recruitment events and job fairs to promote employer branding.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate and facilitate Day 1 orientation and training setup for new hires.
• Prepare onboarding materials, badges, uniforms, and system access in coordination with relevant departments.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Collaborate with payroll, benefits, and HR systems teams to resolve issues and ensure timely processing and accuracy of all data submitted to payroll/shared services.
• Assist with maintaining employee records in both digital and physical formats in compliance with dnata standards and legal requirements.
• Support completion and accuracy of new hire paperwork, including I-9s, background checks, and benefits enrollment.
• Process HR transactions related to status changes, terminations, transfers, and attendance.
• Support offboarding processes including final paycheck requests, return of assets, and exit logistics.

Training & Data Support

• Track and update training completion data (e.g., safety, MLZ, job-specific).
• Assist with scheduling TTT, safety, and compliance training sessions.
• Run reports and provide administrative support for performance evaluation cycles and audit readiness.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Support unit recognition and engagement activities, including service awards, surveys, and events.
• Serve as a resource to employees regarding HR processes, timekeeping, and policy navigation.
• Uphold dnata’s values through respectful communication and professional service.

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 2 years of HR or administrative experience required; HR internship or union environment exposure preferred.

• Familiarity with HRIS systems, timekeeping tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality.
• Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish or other) preferred.
• Must be able to complete dnata’s TTT and Master Training certification within 180 days of employment.

dnata Group HR Values

All People & Culture (HR) team members are expected to uphold and demonstrate dnata’s Group HR Values and refreshed Global Values in their daily work. These values serve as the foundation for behavior, decision-making, and collaboration. HR team members will be held accountable for consistently reflecting these values in how they support employees, partner with the business, and contribute to the broader people strategy.

• Safety & Security – We support a culture of wellbeing by creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for our people.
• Collaboration – We work together as one HR, leveraging each other’s strengths and striving toward shared goals for the success of the organization.
• Integrity – We maintain strong ethical principles even when it’s challenging and always act in the best interests of our people and the organization.
• Respect – We value the dignity, rights, and contributions of our colleagues, and create a culture of mutual consideration, understanding, and respect.
• Accountability – We are ambassadors who take ownership of our actions and decisions and consistently deliver results as part of a high-performing community.

Refreshed dnata Global Values

• We are safe – We prioritize safety in every action and decision we make.
• We play to win – We drive results and celebrate success.
• We respect everyone and work as a team – We treat people with dignity and achieve more through collaboration.
• We are future-thinking – We innovate, adapt, and continuously improve.