Human Resources Manager

Sky Chefs seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead HR functions in a high-volume inflight catering facility. This role manages recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance programs for operations, culinary, and logistics teams. The HR Manager ensures compliance with labor, safety, and aviation standards while supporting a safety-first, service-focused culture. Partnering closely with leadership, this position drives staffing plans, training, engagement, and HR process improvements in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment serving major airline customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations for a high-volume inflight catering facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and aviation-related labor regulations

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and retention for kitchen, logistics, and service teams in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment

• Partner with operations leaders to forecast staffing needs, schedule labor, and support productivity and safety goals

• Administer compensation, benefits, and HRIS records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting

• Manage performance review processes, coaching managers on feedback, development plans, and corrective action

• Drive employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution while supporting a respectful, safety-first culture

• Coordinate training on food safety, workplace safety, and company policies in alignment with airline and regulatory standards

• Support engagement, recognition, and communication initiatives to reinforce teamwork and operational excellence Required Skills

• Employee relations

• Recruitment and talent acquisition

• Onboarding and orientation

• HR compliance (federal and state labor laws)

• Performance management

• HRIS and HR data reporting

• Benefits and compensation administration

• Training and development coordination

• Workplace safety and OSHA awareness

• Policy development and documentation