People Leader

People Leader | HR Manager

Location: JFK Airport | On-Site

Compensation: $78,000 – $90,000 bonus 
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt

If you’re an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building trusted relationships, and making a real impact in the field, this could be your next great move.

We’re looking for a People Leader | HR Manager to support our airport restaurant operations at JFK Airport. This role is ideal for someone who brings union experience, understands New York wage and hour requirements, and thrives in a fast-paced, people-centric environment.

Why This Role Is Exciting

You’ll be the go-to People partner on site — trusted by leaders, accessible to employees, and closely connected to day-to-day airport restaurant operations. You’ll have visibility, influence, and the opportunity to shape the employee experience in one of the most dynamic airport environments in the country.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a hands-on HR partner to field leadership and airport operations
• Support employee relations, performance conversations, and leader coaching
• Work within a unionized environment, partnering thoughtfully on labor-related matters
• Guide compliance with New York wage & hour laws and employment practices
• Collaborate with Regional and Corporate People teams on initiatives and programs
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and engagement efforts that strengthen the team

What You Bring

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a union environment required
• Strong understanding of New York wage and hour laws
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Manager experience
• A practical, people-first approach with sound judgment and discretion
• Comfort supporting fast-moving operations (hospitality, retail, food service, or similar)
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in a highly interactive environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $78,000 – $90,000 annually, based on experience
• Eligible for Bonus
• Growth opportunities within a large, national organization
• Benefits – Non-Union Population
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• EAP
• Voluntary Benefits: Life AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
• SSP 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• PTO – Starting at 80 hours a year
• 6 Premium Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave : 1 hour per 30 hours worked

If you’re looking for an HR role where you can build relationships, influence outcomes, and grow your career while staying close to the business, we’d love to hear from you.

SSP America is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or and other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. SSP America will provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws.