Human Resources Generalist - Retail/Food & Beverage Focus- IAD/DCA Airports

Paradies Lagardère - Dulles, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Dulles, VA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

Paradies Lagardère is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire. We are looking for passionate individuals to fill our roles in a retail and dining environment that is diverse and inclusive. Our management opportunities will find you immersed in a rewarding environment in our award-winning concepts that have kept travelers coming back year after year. As a Human Resources Generalist, you will play a crucial role in supporting our HR functions and ensuring a positive workplace culture. You will be responsible for various HR tasks, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance with labor regulations. This position requires a proactive approach to managing HR processes and a commitment to upholding our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, and Commitment. You will work closely with the Platform Human Resources Manager and other team members to foster a supportive and engaging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates recruiting efforts for the platform by building awareness of the talent within the community and university, posting positions, and screening applicants for brand and position fit.
• Processes applications, hires, and pre-employment screening in HRIS and ATS systems.
• Facilitates new hire orientation, onboarding, and training programs.
• Maintains basic employment information in HRIS, including scanning of employment documents into electronic personnel files within the HRIS.
• Answers HR line and routes calls; handles basic inquiries and forwards any employee relations and delicate human resources concerns to the Platform HRM.
• Coordinates recognition programs, including reminders, award ordering, and celebratory announcements.
• Assists with ensuring compliance posters are in employee areas.
• Acts as the liaison to company benefit and perk programs.
• Tracks brand and compliance training through the LMS and communicates training gaps and accomplishments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in the Food and Beverage or Retail environment.
• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Human Resources is desirable, or a combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and has proven trust by others at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a retail or dining environment.
• Public speaking and training facilitation skills.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities
• Fun Work Environment
• Medical Benefits
• Company Paid Time Off
• Premium pay for Worked Holidays
• 401K Program
• On-line Learning system
• Associate recognition Programs
• Merchandise and dining discounts
• Transportation and parking space assistance.