Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”

Breeze is hiring- join us!

The Manager Human Resources & Team Member Relations reports to the VP People Services and ensures Breeze Airways HR policies & procedures are in full compliance with all relevant FAA, DOT, EEOC and employment laws and regulations. This Manager works to help mitigate legal risks and foster an ethical work environment all while promoting a culture of integrity and compliance across the entire operation.

Here's what you'll do

• Serve as a company advocate, while ensuring that Team Members are supported and represented in a fair and consistent manner
• Promote positive Team Member relations through development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, procedures, guidelines and programs related to Team Members
• Ensure HR procedures align with Breeze Airways values
• Acts as a trusted advisor to leadership and assist them in carrying out their business objectives
• Act as chair of Team Member playbook committees and collaborate with select departments to ensure best practices and consistency throughout Breeze
• Deliver HR compliance training programs for leaders including formal and informal training on harassment and discrimination
• Notify leaders of new or changing regulations through regular updates and training sessions
• Conduct Team Member complaint intake meetings and triage as needed
• Advise leaders on complex alleged compliance violations & team member relations issues to ensure fair and legally compliant resolutions
• Recommend appropriate responses by leadership
• Support leaders with corrective actions,  disciplinary actions, grievances, and disputes following company policies and legal requirements
• Manage requests for accommodations (ADA, Religious, and other applicable by law)
• Monitor and manage immigration expiration dates (excluding Australia) and ensure timely communication and compliance.
• Coordinate international crew eligibility in collaboration with the Crew Service team.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan, including reporting on VETs' hiring and compliance.
• Responsible for EE0-1 reporting.
• Lead the Team Member Non-Rev Travel Violations Committee, overseeing the review and resolution of policy violations.
• Participate in the Criminal Background Check Committee, ensuring thorough and consistent evaluation of background check processes.
• Oversee the Team Member Emergency Fund program, providing support and guidance for emergency financial assistance requests.
• Serve as the HR backup for Emergency Response efforts, ensuring continuity of services during critical situations.
• Ensures Breeze fosters diversity, equality and workplace rights for all
• Collect and report workforce EEOC data
• Follow rules and regulations that govern employment and labor practices
• Protect team member rights by ensuring Labor Law regulations are clearly displayed
• Oversee terminated Team Member unemployment claims
• Participates as required on special projects and performs other related team services duties as assigned by management

Here's what you'll need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related field or equivalent experience/training
• 5+ years of human resources or human resources business partner (HRBP) experience
• 3+ years of handling employee relations investigations
• 2+ years in a human resource management position
• Must be thoroughly familiar with state and federal employment laws including but not limited to; FMLA, ADA, FLSA, NLRB, Title VII, etc.
• Experienced in conducting internal complaint investigations and preparing/recommending organization response

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM certification
• Previous airline experience
• Experience working with Unionized work groups

Skills/Talents

• Excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal skills, organizational, and analytical capabilities
• Strong initiative and solid judgment abilities/skills
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent project management, writing, and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations in a professional and dignified manner
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization
• Ability to work independently and to be highly self-motivated
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and produce results
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission

Perks of the Job

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match
• PTO
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too!

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Breeze Airways will never request your Social Security Number, Driver’s License or Date of Birth on our job postings. Job Postings requesting any or all of this information should be regarded as a scam. To ensure you are applying to an actual Breeze Airways posting, please apply online at www.flybreeze.com  then click “Careers” at the bottom of the page.