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Paradies Lagardère is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire dedicated to creating exceptional travel experiences. We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented HR Associate to join our HR team in a fast-paced retail and dining environment that values diversity, inclusivity, and career growth.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a direct impact on talent acquisition, employee success, and workplace culture, this role is for you.
Great Reasons to Work with Us:
- Career Advancement Opportunities – Grow within our company!
- Fun & Dynamic Work Environment – No two days are the same.
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits – Because your well-being matters.
- Company-Paid Time Off – Work-life balance is important to us.
- 401(k) Program – Invest in your future.
- Online Learning System – Continue developing your skills.
- Associate Recognition Programs – We celebrate your contributions.
- Merchandise & Dining Discounts – Enjoy perks at our locations.
- Transportation & Parking Assistance – Making your commute easier.
How You Can Make a Difference
As an HR Associate, you will play a critical role in attracting and hiring top talent while supporting key HR functions. This position is heavily focused on recruiting and onboarding, while also providing support with compliance, employee engagement, and HR administration. You will help ensure a positive candidate and employee experience from application through onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for retail and dining positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and coordinating hiring decisions.
- Partner with operational leaders to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
- Maintain active candidate pipelines through job boards, career fairs, community partnerships, and employee referrals.
- Schedule interviews, conduct candidate prescreens, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Track recruiting metrics and maintain accurate applicant records within the ATS.
Onboarding & Training
- Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
- Ensure all compliance-based and brand-specific training requirements are completed on time.
- Prepare onboarding documentation and support a seamless transition for new hires.
HR Compliance & Administration
- Maintain accurate employee files and HR records.
- Support compliance audits and ensure adherence to company policies and employment regulations.
- Assist with HR reporting, documentation, and administrative processes.
Employee Engagement & Recognition
- Support employee recognition programs, engagement initiatives, and retention efforts.
- Assist with associate events and activities that promote a positive workplace culture.
General HR Support
- Provide day-to-day support to employees, managers, and the HR leadership team.
- Assist with special projects and other HR initiatives as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Passion for recruiting and connecting great talent with career opportunities.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple open positions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3+ years of high-volume recruiting experience required, preferably in retail, hospitality, food service, airport operations, or other frontline workforce environments.
- Experience managing the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding.
- Previous HR experience in an assistant, coordinator, or recruiter role preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms; UKG UltiPro preferred.
- Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and recruiting best practices.
- Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic, or English) is a plus.
This position description is intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to modify responsibilities and assign additional duties as necessary. This description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.
Paradies Lagardère is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all associates and applicants.