NAC HR Generalist

COMPANY INFORMATION

Saltchuk Aviation is a family of diversified air cargo and aviation services companies. We operate Part 121, 135 and 145 certificates. We create connections by serving customers and communities in the U.S with reliable and efficient aviation services.

Saltchuk Aviation employs over 1100 employees in the air cargo, ground handling, aircraft maintenance, aviation logistics, and air freight on-demand charter sectors across six operating companies. Across its portfolio, Saltchuk Aviation transports over 380 million pounds of freight annually.

Specifically, Saltchuk Aviation operating companies/brands include:

Northern Air Cargo:(NAC) is a scheduled cargo airline based in Anchorage, Alaska. As the largest all-cargo airline in Alaska, NAC operates aircraft throughout our network, including Alaska and Hawaii. The airline operates out of primary bases at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the Daniel Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. The mission of Northern Air Cargo (NAC) is to provide safe, reliable aviation cargo services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers.

Northern Air Maintenance Services, LLC: (NAMS) is a Part 145 certified repair station that provides maintenance/ground services to a major oil exploration and production company on a year-round basis. In addition to maintenance services, NAMS provides all below-wing services including baggage handling, catering, aircraft servicing, passenger loading, etc.

Ryan Air, Inc.: (Ryan), a Part 135 air carrier, operates a fleet of 23 aircraft including Cessna 207's, Cessna 208's, Casa 212's, SAAB 340's, and Pilatus PC-12's and utilizes a hub-and-spoke model to deliver bypass mail, general freight, and to a smaller extent, passengers to over 70 villages in rural Alaska.

Aloha Air Cargo: (AAC) is the largest air freight carrier in the state of Hawaii and is a vital transportation provider to business, government, and non-profit entities. AAC moves approximately 350,000 pounds of diverse cargo, including perishables and priority packages, per day to all the major destinations (Honolulu, Kahului, Lihue, Kona, and Hilo).

Aloha Tech Ops: (ATO) provides aircraft maintenance and repair services to several airlines flying to all the major destinations in Hawaii. ATO provides over 2,000 pre-departure checks monthly to its various customers.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, and vision
• Company-provided benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program
• Competitive 401k match program with zero vesting period
• Annual bonus and salary review programs
• Competitive paid time off, personal days, and federal holidays
• Reimbursement benefits like fitness, transportation, and tuition up to $5,250 annually
• Plus, many employee discounts with major retailers

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing administrative tasks and providing support to the HR department in areas such as recruiting and onboarding, record-keeping, benefits administration, drug and alcohol program administration and general HR operations. The HR Generalist ensures compliance with policies and procedures, maintains accurate employee records, and assists in creating a positive employee experience. This role functions in support of three of our operating companies - Saltchuk Aviation Shared Services, Northern Air Cargo, and Northern Air Maintenance Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Sr. HR Generalist with recruitment and onboarding efforts.
• Maintain accurate electronic employee records and HR databases, including personal information, employment contracts, and performance evaluations.
• Update employee files and HR Information System with changes in job titles, salaries, promotions and terminations.
• Assist in the administration of employee benefit programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, bus passes, travel and leave policies.
• Assist the payroll department with unemployment claim processing and verifications of employment.
• Generate HR reports and analyze data related to employee demographics, turnover, recruitment and other HR metrics.
• Assist in preparing HR-related presentations, reports, and documents for management and other stakeholders.
• Assist with coordination of special events including vaccine clinics, holiday party, and annual employee milestone anniversary celebration.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Should be specific and obtainable to the location and workforce.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of HRIS systems including the ability to learn a system quickly. Preferred experience with UKG Pro.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with a variety of focus areas
• Organizational skills to manage the workload and accuracy is essential
• Customer service, communication, and professional presentation skills
• High proficiency in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint
• Must consistently protect sensitive health information and always maintain confidentiality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree, preferred
• Human Resources certification preferred, such as PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.
• Administrative experience with a variety of tasks
• Experience or education in human resources, benefits, finance or related field, preferred
• Aviation industry experience, preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is regularly required to sit and sometimes stand.
• The employee will need to see (including close vision), speak and hear.
• Manual dexterity is required for input into or manipulation of spreadsheets, composing composition and reports, etc.
• The work is classified as "light" with regards to physical demands
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move boxes weighing 25 pounds, light office supplies, stacks of paper and computer printouts. Carts loaded with office supplies and/or computer printouts that may weight 10-15 pounds may be pushed. Pulling will be required such as paper trays in copy machines and file drawers.
• Reaching to the top of file cabinets or shelves is required; materials handled will consist of general office supplies and copy machine toner and ink. Fingering is required for pages in books, computer print outs, keyboards on computers, copy machines, and telephones.
• Talking is required at least 50% of the day. Reciprocal communication is required at least 75% of the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Most work is performed in an office setting, occasionally in a warehouse/hanger.
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions (cold and heat), wet surfaces and icy conditions.
• May be exposed to high noise levels, dirt, dust, fumes, etc.
• May occasionally work around stationary and moving aircraft and aircraft ground equipment
• Use of personal protective equipment may be required

DISCLOSURE

The intent of this Description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.