Human Resources Generalist

Job Overview:

The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations within an FAA Repair Station environment. This role ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws as well as FAA/DOT safety-sensitive requirements. The HR Generalist will partner closely with leadership, technicians, and administrative teams to provide full-cycle HR support including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training documentation, and HR compliance.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Execute full cycle recruiting for technical and administrative roles.
• Coordinate DOT/FAA pre-employment testing, background, and safety-sensitive clearances.
• Conduct new hire onboarding, orientation, and policy training.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready personnel/training files.

Employee Relations & HR Administration

• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions and escalation.
• Support corrective action, coaching, and documentation with leadership.
• Maintain HRIS, attendance, personnel records, and PTO accruals.
• Assist with evaluations, promotions, separations, and exit documentation.

Compliance & Safety-Sensitive Programs

• Support FAA/DOT drug and alcohol compliance.
• Ensure HR compliance with federal/state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, I-9, FLSA).
• Prepare and maintain documentation for FAA, OSHA, or internal audits.
• Support safety incident reporting requirements.

Benefits, Payroll & Administration

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and eligibility inquiries.
• Coordinate payroll changes, new hire setups, and offboarding with payroll.
• Support open enrollment and employee communications.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect HR-sensitive data at all times.
• All other duties assigned.

Performance & Development

• Maintain annual performance review process and 30/60-day evaluations.
• Support leadership coaching and development.
• Track certifications, qualifications, and required training currency.
• All other duties assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Regulatory Compliance Awareness-Understands FAA, DOT, and HR regulatory requirements in a safety-sensitive environment.
• Confidentiality & Professional Judgment-Exercises discretion with sensitive employee and company matters.
• Communication & Employee Support-Provides clear, respectful, and solution-oriented guidance to employees and leaders.
• Documentation & Audit Readiness-Maintains precise and organized records suitable for internal and external audits.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making-Assesses issues, applies policy, and escalates appropriately.
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Operations-Thrives in a dynamic, production-driven environment.
• Service Orientation- Partners with leadership and employees to support a compliant, safe, and positive workplace.

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years or older and legally allowed to work in the U.S.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must read and write English.
• 2-4 years of HR experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or similar regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Experience in FAA Part 145 or DOT-regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Must have strong Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, I-9, EEO, OSHA, and general HR compliance.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug test & background check.
• ACS is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. To achieve this, the company maintains a strict Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy, which includes drug and alcohol testing throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to comply with this policy as a condition of continued employment.
• On-site presence is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires physical effort associated with sitting / standing / walking / sitting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $95,000