HR Analyst, Leave of Absence (LOA)

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity. 
• Salary: The hiring salary for HR Analyst I is starting at $67,497. The full pay range for HR Analyst I is $57,690-$92,303.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.

About the Job:

The Human Resources department is looking for a highly detail-oriented HR Analyst I with a strong focus on leave of absences (LOA) to manage and administer the organization’s leave programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role will also support benefits administration and other components of the total rewards program, contributing to the organization’s strategic goals in compensation and employee wellness.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong knowledge of leave policies (including FMLA, ADA, etc.), and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while providing exceptional support to employees and managers regarding their leave and benefits inquiries. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking HR team, where you will serve as a point of contact for employees' benefits inquiries, advocating for their needs while contributing to a rewarding workplace environment. 

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and track employee leave programs: Oversee the in-house leave of absence program (FMLA, ADA, military, personal, etc.), ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for leave inquiries: Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, addressing leave-related inquiries and ensuring smooth communication.
• Administer benefit plans: Using a third-party benefits administrator, support the Compensation & Benefits department in managing health & welfare, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Support strategic total rewards goals: Assist in achieving organizational goals related to compensation, benefits, and employee wellness.
• Administer compensation plans: Perform compensation plan tasks such as annual reviews, equity analysis, survey participation, and organizational education.
• Manage vendor relations and contracts: Collaborate with the Compensation & Benefits department to manage third-party vendor relations and contracts, ensuring service excellence.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

1. Relationship Management: Ability to provide information at all levels of the organization; establish trust, credibility, and respect as an impartial advocate for organizational business objectives.
2. Critical Evaluation: Ability to analyze and define a problem, evaluate alternative solutions, and identify an optimal solution; listens and clarifies information as needed.
3. Project Management: Ability to determine appropriate measures to achieve project goals and prioritize the measures; able to fully engage project participants to deliver an acceptable result in the time allocated.
4. Problem Solving/Agility:  Ability to analyze a situation or and collaboratively generate alternative solutions, readily adapt behavior or new work methods for evolving and unexpected situations and/or obstacles.
5. Communication:  Effectively exchange information with stakeholders through various avenues, including but not limited to verbal, written, facilitation, and persuasion.
6. Knowledge Application: Proficiently interprets and applies current local, state, and federal regulations, monitors processes, and develops a framework for implementation and improvement.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources, preferably in administering leave of absence, benefit plans, and compensation programs and any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduating from an accredited college or university with a degree in business, human resource management, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in business, human resource management, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CBP, CEBS, or CCP designation.
• Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS), Certified Leave and Disability Specialist (CLDS), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Certification, Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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