Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources
Seattle, WA

Position Snapshot: Business-first HR partner supporting airport-based operations with a focus on employee relations, leave and accommodation administration, policy guidance, compliance, and culture building. This role is ideal for a personable, professional HR practitioner who can answer day-to-day employee questions, work collaboratively with leadership, and help create a positive employee experience.

About this Role

The Human Resources Business Partner provides a hands-on, business-oriented approach to human resources support for airport-based operations and leadership. This individual serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers by helping interpret company policies, supporting compliance with Washington employment laws and regulations, and assisting with the day-to-day employee matters that keep operations running smoothly.

This role will be responsible for employee relations support, leave and accommodation coordination, policy communication, onboarding partnership, compliance guidance, and culture-building initiatives. The ideal candidate is approachable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working with people across all levels of the organization. This is not an enforcement-only HR role; it is a partnership role that requires professionalism, sound judgment, and a team-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a business-first HR partner and point of contact for employee and manager questions regarding policies, practices, and workplace concerns.

• Provide guidance and support related to employee accommodations, leave administration, and FMLA processes, ensuring matters are handled professionally and with appropriate confidentiality.

• Help interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws, with particular attention to Washington labor laws and regulations.

• Partner with leadership to promote a positive workplace culture built on professionalism, accountability, and employee support.

• Support onboarding, employee communications, and HR process execution for airport-based operations.

• Respond to routine and complex employee questions in a timely, service-oriented manner.

• Assist with policy adherence, documentation, and HR best practices while balancing employee experience with business needs.

• Collaborate closely with operations leadership and internal stakeholders to resolve people-related issues in a practical and constructive way.

• Contribute to employee engagement and retention efforts by being a visible, positive, and solutions-driven HR presence.

• Maintain accurate records and support HR compliance processes, audits, and reporting as needed.

What We Offer You

Team members will start between $83,000 and $88,000 per year. All full-time employees deemed eligible under the Affordable Care Act may participate in medical, dental, and vision insurances. All qualified team members are eligible and will automatically be enrolled in a matching 401(k). Paid time off in the form of vacation and sick days will also be made available.

This position is expected to be on site approximately 3 to 5 days per week based on business needs and operational requirements.

Who Will Be Most Successful In This Role

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

• Approximately 3 to 5 years of human resources experience in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, HR Administrator, or similar employee-facing HR role.

• Experience supporting employee accommodations, FMLA, and related employee relations matters.

• Working knowledge of Washington employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance requirements.

• A professional, personable, and team-oriented approach with the ability to build trust across the organization.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to answer employee and manager questions clearly, confidently, and with sound judgment.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, operational environment with both structure and flexibility.

• Ability to balance policy consistency with a practical, people-focused mindset.

• Prior recruiting experience is a plus and will be considered.

• Experience in airport, hospitality, transportation, or other high-touch operational environments is a plus.

• Candidates who live reasonably close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are strongly preferred.

Additional Considerations

• To work, you must provide necessary documentation to prove employment authorization in the United States.

• This role requires eligibility to obtain airport and/or government-related credentials, including any clearance, badge, or access requirements established by the work site.

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be able to pass a 100% clear background check required for badging and site access. A DUI may be considered acceptable depending on review; other disqualifying background issues may prevent clearance.

• Post-offer background checks, badging steps, and any required screenings must be successfully completed before starting work.