Human Resources Coordinator

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

On the ground, dnata USA keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected – both with each other and the world - including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. Handling 200,000 tonnes of cargo, guiding 15,000,000 passengers and keeping 50,000 flights in the air each year, the work that the dnata USA team complete on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air.

The HR Coordinator supports a wide range of human resources and administrative functions to ensure smooth operations and compliance with relevant regulations. This role is responsible for processing and coordinating new-hire screening and onboarding, maintaining HR compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, handling payroll reporting, and serving as the main point of contact for employee inquiries and requests. The coordinator serves as a key liaison between employees, HR, and operations leadership, ensuring consistency, communication, and confidentiality across all aspects of station support. This position reports to the IAD Dnata station General Manager and works closely with the East Coast Regional HR Manager. Key Responsibilities:

• Assist hiring managers with interviews, screening, and onboarding of new employees, while coordinating orientation sessions with the Training department.
• Assist new hires with airport badging applications to ensure compliance with airport authority requirements.
• Handle I-9 verifications and manage E-Verify submissions for all new staff.
• Support open enrollment by guiding employees through benefits questions and selections.
• Collaborate with station leadership to prepare performance documentation and disciplinary action forms.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Respond to HR inquiries promptly and provide consistent support to employees and managers.
• Manage leave-of-absence requests in accordance with policies and laws.
• Escalate employee relations issues to the Regional HR Manager and offer support during investigations and resolutions.
• Assist and support Payroll processing as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of Human Resources experience within a busy, employee-focused setting.

• Knowledge of HR compliance processes (I-9, E-Verify, FMLA/LOA processes, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with HRIS or badging systems is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

  Working Environment:

• Office environment within a station setting.
• May require occasional travel to attend job fairs or HR training.
• Onsite Monday- Friday