Human Resources Manager, Compensation & Benefits

San Diego International is built upon the vision that every team member has a stake in bringing our “Good Feelings, Nonstop” brand to life for every passenger and fellow employee. Here at the Airport Authority, we love San Diego as much as we love flying, and we see our airport as an extension of the always friendly and sunny city we call home. If you’re looking for a team that values each other, does great work, and most importantly, has a lot of fun along the way, we invite you to apply today.

The Human Resources department seeks a Human Resources Manager, Compensation & Benefits to play a pivotal role in overseeing the execution and management of foundational processes for our HR operational initiatives and projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of working closely with internal and external partners to offer expertise in consultation, process development, and project oversight for HR operational programs. This includes, but is not limited to, compensation, benefits, and HR Information Systems (HRIS). In addition to ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and delivering top-notch HR services, this role provides the flexibility of a telecommuting schedule (twenty-four hours on-site and two days remote) and;

Essential Functions:

• Develops scalable methodologies and tools to optimize HR operations and streamline core processes such as benefits administration, HRIS integrations and systems, onboarding, and employee development programs.
• Oversees employee data management processes to ensure that data is secure and maintained consistent with company policies and privacy regulations and that required reporting and filings are delivered. Evaluates, selects, and manages HR process outsourcing vendors and contracts.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and assessments of current organizational effectiveness, identifying opportunities and recommending necessary changes; manage the development and implementation of organizational effectiveness strategies that support the company's business objectives.
• Use change management strategies to guide the organization through transitions in structure, processes, or systems, ensuring minimal disruption to day-to-day operations; contribute to HR team efforts to capture and share standards, best practices, external benchmarking, and innovative practices related to benefits, HR technology, and processes.
• Provides leadership and coaching to core staff responsible for benefits administration, HRIS systems, and HR operations to ensure a highly productive and effective work environment; establishes goals, and regularly monitors performance to provide feedback for development.

Competencies:

1.      Leadership & Influencing Skills – Engages and motivates individuals and teams to deliver results by defining work objectives, setting expectations, and recognizing achievements; ensures high productivity and commitment of team members by maintaining effective communication and relationships.

2.      Change Management - Identifies and implements available tools, techniques, and behaviors necessary to support change efforts that require the adoption and realization of change to achieve business outcomes and initiatives; adapts to evolving situations and effectively addresses resistances and concerns.

3.      Project Management – Accurately assesses project scope, budget, and timeline by determining required process steps and resources needed to achieve defined outcomes and objectives; monitors and verifies task completion and resolves coordination issues to assure efficient, timely completion.

4.      Relationship & Interpersonal Skills – Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrated awareness of others’ needs, listens for issues or conflicts and coaches’ others to relevant and meaningful solutions.

5.      Influence – Communicates and writes proficiently to gain others’ support for ideas, proposals, projects, and solutions; articulates clear rationale in discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of various options, is assertive while exhibiting flexibility. 

6.      Integrity - Exercises diplomacy and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive, complex, and confidential issues and situations.

7.      Leveraging Technology - Effectively uses and generates information electronically integrates technology solutions and systems.

Requirements

Required Education, Training and Experience**:

• Six years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, with at least two years of experience in a supervisory or program management capacity, and any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, human resource management, organizational development, or a closely related field.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Master’s degree in business administration, human resource management, organizational development, or a closely related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CBP, CEBS, CCP, or PMP designation.

The hiring salary for the Manager, HR Operations is a minimum of $117,475.

Applications will be accepted through April 22, 2024.

**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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Pay Range for this Manager, HR Operations is $100,406 to $160,650.