Human Resources Specialist

Avolta

HR Specialist providing administrative and operational support to the People & Culture department at Charleston International Airport. Responsible for executing core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeCharleston • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an onsite HR representative, supporting operations management and hourly team members
Assist in the implementation of corporate and local People & Culture initiatives
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies
Coordinate and support confidential investigations and employee relations matters
Identify and address HR-related issues, maintaining confidentiality and escalating when appropriate
Partner with operations to ensure compliance with airport and landlord policies and expectations
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and onboarding logistics
Respond to team member inquiries regarding compensation, scheduling, policies, and general concerns
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems; perform administrative tasks including data entry, reporting, and document retention
Facilitate new hire orientation to ensure a positive and compliant onboarding experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of administrative experience, ideally in HR
1+ year of hospitality, food & beverage, or retail experience preferred
Combined education and experience must exceed 2 years
Coursework toward HR certification or demonstrated knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices required
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
Able to interpret and simplify policies and legal documents for team understanding
Proficient in Microsoft Office; skilled in creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Comfortable using HRIS and business systems; quick to learn new technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
Holiday pay
401(k) retirement plan
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts across all company brands
Employee assistance program
Training and exciting career growth opportunities
Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

administrative experiencerecruitment processesdata entryreportingdocument retentionHR lawsHR regulationsHR best practicesonboarding logisticsemployee relations

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationinterpersonal skillsprofessionalismconfidentialitydiscretiondetail-orientedorganizational abilitiespolicy interpretationsimplification of legal documents

Certifications

HR certification coursework