HR Generalist Job Details

Posting Start Date: 7/22/26

Job Title: HR Generalist
Job Location: Seattle-USA-98188
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $78,000.00 - 90,000.00

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

Seeking a well-rounded HR Generalist to assist in the administration and management of Human Resources policies, procedures, investigations, FLMA, onboarding new hires, etc.

You also be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws, handling employee relations issues as well as recruiting at local level.

Main Accountabilities

• Support the implementation of Human Resources (HR) policies and programs for union and non-union employees in Customer Service Center (CSC) or local unit (i.e. ARH).
• Administer or work in conjunction with subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding HR policies and procedures including employee benefits, wage increases, retirement, etc.
• Source, recruit, interview and select quality employees to staff various positions
• Act as primary driver of hourly recruitment and retention activities to include development of staffing plans and the growth of recruitment sources; analyze data to improve quality of recruitment sources
• Act as first line liaison with union or non-union employees, facilitating resolution of employee concerns
• Assist in the administration of Master National Agreement (MNA) grievance procedures as required
• Assist with Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing program and company non-DOT pre-employment drug testing programs as required
• Support auditing of clerical activities for accuracy and adherence to standards
• Deliver and / or facilitate CSC and company required training and development programs
• Assist in planning and rollout of employee engagement activities
• Attend unemployment hearings as needed
• Assist with miscellaneous HR functions as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience required
• Two to four years of HR experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to effectively communicate at all levels in the organization both oral and written
• Practical knowledge of federal and state employment laws and their applicability in the workplace.
• Team-oriented individual with strong leadership ability

PHR or SPHR a plus

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.