At Clay Lacy Aviation, we've built a legacy of excellence by combining innovation, safety, and exceptional service. We're looking for people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to doing the right thing. Here, curiosity and continuous learning are valued, and teamwork is essential. If you're ready to contribute your skills in a supportive, high-performing environment where every detail matters, you'll find opportunities to grow your career and be part of shaping the future of private aviation.

Location: Van Nuys, CA (Hybrid). This position requires regular on site presence. No exceptions.

Compensation: $72, 300.00 - $88, 300.00 per annum; Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Duties and Responsibilities

Core HR Generalist Responsibilities

• Serve as a People Operations resource to employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures
• Support employee relations matters and escalate issues as appropriate
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, job changes, and offboarding.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
• Support HR audits, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on workforce needs and People initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive employee and candidate experience

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Responsibilities

• Coordinate job postings, applications, interview scheduling, and recruitment logistics
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates
• Maintain applicant tracking system records and hiring documentation
• Partner with hiring managers on interviews, feedback, and hiring decisions
• Support offer preparation and pre employment documentation
• Coordinate onboarding activities including orientation and system access
• Ensure new hires are set up for success
• Track recruiting metrics and support reporting
• Ensure compliance with hiring practices and regulations

Competencies and Skills

• Create strong customer relations and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicate a clear understanding of the needs of varied audiences and modes.
• Gain the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to operate designated technology devices and programs.
• Ability to work in the designated office and its environment as well as indoor and outdoor environments within airports including airside facilities, landside facilities, and terminal buildings.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders in a variety of small and large group settings.
• If needed, must have a reasonable space to work from home/remotely with appropriate office set up.
• Ability to work extended hours and in a flex schedule to meet the demands of the position.
• Able to comply with any and all safety requirements necessary to perform the job safely.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or related experience required.
• PHR or SHRM certification preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge of recruiting and HR generalist practices
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Knowledge of Workday is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and customer service orientation
• Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening is required.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid, based in Van Nuys, CA. This position requires regular on site presence. No exceptions.

Benefits and Culture

Clay Lacy Aviation offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and peace of mind. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays; loss of license insurance; pet insurance options; and additional wellness resources.

Our culture is service-driven and collaborative, grounded in excellence, care, accountability, and trust, while supporting our teams in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment. We foster teamwork, promote responsibility, and create an environment where employees can perform at their best while delivering consistently high standards of service.

Disclaimer Statement

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all assigned activities, duties, or responsibilities, and may be amended at any time. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Clay Lacy Aviation provides reasonable accommodation when requested by qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with a representative of the Office of Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statements

Clay Lacy Aviation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees 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.