Generalist, Human Resources (HR for HR)

American Airlines invites you to join the Global People Team in Fort Worth, Texas, onsite, as a Generalist who will help shape employee relations, performance management, benefits, onboarding, and HR operations. You will collaborate with leaders and Centers of Excellence to drive people initiatives and foster a culture of engagement and development.

Benefits

• Travel perks provide access to 365 destinations on a global network with thousands of daily flights for you, your family, and friends.
• Health benefits start on day one and cover medical, dental, vision, and prescription needs, with options such as virtual visits and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness programs offer tools, resources, and support to help you stay well and perform at your best.
• 401(k) program is available at hire, with potential employer contributions after one year depending on your workgroup.
• Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.

Responsibilities

• Support leaders in employee relations investigations and outcomes.
• Guide leaders on performance management, development planning, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Mediates and resolves HR related inquiries from team members.
• Assist with daily operational requests from the supported business unit, ensuring timely and effective resolution of tactical issues.
• Leverage data and metrics to inform improvements to policy, process, and training for employees.
• Collaborate with the ADA team to determine appropriate accommodations.
• Respond to benefit questions from staff and leaders, routing as needed.
• Support administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Monitor compliance with timely completion of HR and enterprise-wide required training.
• Track leadership goals to ensure timely entry and biannual follow up on execution.
• Assist leaders with work authorization and onboarding plans for new hires.
• Conduct stay and exit interviews for MSS roles as needed.
• Partner with the People Business Partner on strategic imperatives such as talent strategy, learning and development, DEI, and engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management or related field, or equivalent experience or training.
• Minimum of 3 years of human resources experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional maturity to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiar with state and federal employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, Title VII, and related statutes.
• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Experience guiding and counseling leaders.
• Strong business acumen and curiosity.
• Experience in reporting, analyzing, interpreting data, and applying critical thinking.
• Prior experience working with unionized team members.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate high self-motivation.
• Strong initiative and sound judgment skills.