HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

HR Specialist United Airlines Lounge at IAH

Take off your career with FLIK: HR Specialist United Airlines Lounge at IAH

Ready to bring your HR expertise to one of the most exciting hospitality settings in the sky? FLIK is seeking a dynamic HR Specialist to join the leadership team at our brand-new United Airlines lounge at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). If you're passionate about people, thrive in fast-paced hospitality environments, and believe exceptional employee experiences fuel exceptional guest experiences, this role is your runway to something bigger.

This is a full-time, on-site position at IAH and yes, parking is covered!

About the Role

As HR Specialist, you'll be a critical partner to senior F&B Operations and HR leadership, supporting 160+ employees in a gorgeous, newly launched lounge environment. You'll own the people practices that keep our team engaged, informed, and set up for success from the moment a candidate applies through every milestone of their journey with us.

What You'll Do

• Drive Recruitment: Serve as the initial owner of the hourly recruitment process, including screening, on-site interviews, and airport badging administration.
• Power Onboarding: Prepare and process hiring paperwork, post open roles, review applications, and conduct new employee onboarding.
• Champion Employee Relations: Counsel managers and supervisors on employee relations policies and best practices, and work directly with employees to resolve sensitive workplace concerns.
• Partner on Labor Relations: Maintain timely, proactive communication with our union partner alongside leadership.
• Guide Performance & Compensation: Support supervisors in developing job descriptions, communicating benefits, and navigating compensation programs, performance reviews, and personnel policies.
• Administer Core HR Programs: Manage policies across recruitment, separation, disability/leave, benefits, classification, and training.
• Protect Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion while collaborating effectively across client groups.

Key Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree / Food & Beverage/Hospitality industry HR experience preferred
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus
• 3+ years of HR generalist experience; experience working with a unionized staff strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of HR practices, employment law, salary administration, and training.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to navigate sensitive or volatile situations with tact and professionalism.
• Skill in juggling competing priorities with sound judgment and political acumen.
• A collaborative, team-first mindset paired with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated success executing people-centric best practices & policies that support the overall operation
• Passion, engagement, and dedication to a job well done, each and every day!

Why FLIK?

Join a company where hospitality meets purpose. At FLIK, we believe that when we take care of our people, they take care of our guests and it shows. This is your chance to help shape the people experience at one of the newest, most exciting lounges in the sky.

Ready to elevate your HR career? Apply today and help us soar.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1558584