Airport HR Business Partner

As one of the largest and fastest-growing transportation and mobility service providers in the country, LAZ delivers innovative, reliable, and customer-first solutions that go far beyond the curb. From campus shuttles and paratransit services to large-scale transit operations, we’re redefining the way people get where they need to go safely, efficiently, and with a human touch.

Yes, we’re experts in transportation, but what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. Our motto says it all: “Parking is our industry. People are our passion.” Whether we’re optimizing shuttle routes, managing complex transit contracts, or enhancing rider experience through technology, our goal is the same: to elevate lives through better mobility.

If you’re a Human Resources leader who thrives on operational excellence, community impact, and building high-performing teams, let’s talk.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and operational partner to Transportation and Airport Operations leadership, ensuring a compliant, efficient, and employee-focused workforce. This role integrates HR leadership, regulatory compliance, employee relations, and workforce planning to support DOT-regulated and airport environments while aligning with company policies and client requirements.

Compensation
: $80-90K, bonus eligible!

Position Type: Fully Onsite

• Optional life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Reimbursement for approved travel expenses

• Directly oversee and coordinate 2 HR Administrators, ensuring execution of HR processes and service delivery.
• Coach, develop, and support HR staff and operational leaders to drive consistency and best practices.
• Serve as liaison with SBE and Joint Venture HR leaders to ensure alignment, oversight, and consistent application of progressive discipline.
• Act as primary HR partner between Operations, Safety, Talent Acquisition, and corporate HR functions
• Advise and coach leadership on employee relations, performance management, and progressive discipline.
• Ensure consistent administration of corrective action practices across all partners and work groups.
• Maintain compliance with DOT, FMCSA, FTA, airport, federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Manage investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
• Develop and implement staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage across operations, including management, drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and support staff.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit, vet, and onboard employees in a timely and compliant manner.
• Ensure compliance with hiring standards, including labor, safety, and airport badging/security requirements.
• Support transition hiring strategies, including offering first right of refusal to incumbent employees to preserve operational continuity.
• Maintain documentation of hiring practices for audit and client review.
• Administer all required training programs, including onboarding, safety, compliance, certification, and customer service training.
• Deliver and document required training such as recurrent training, cross-training, environmental modules, and operational procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate training records in compliance with airport and regulatory standards.
• Partner with operations to ensure 24/7/365 supervisory readiness and defined chain of command.
• Conduct wage benchmarking and market analysis; provide documented justification of pay levels.
• Deliver workforce analytics, staffing insights, and KPI/SLA reporting to leadership.
• Manage employee records, and…