HR; Business Partner

Description

Sky Hop Global is building a stronger, modernized People (HR) structure to support its growth and a people-first culture. The People Business Partner (PBP) for the West Coast Region will play a key role in shaping and implementing new People (HR) processes, tools, and strategies.

The People (Human Resources) Business Partner (PBP) for the West Coast Region is a very hands-on, key strategic role that partners closely with the Regional Director of Operations and their leadership team. This individual helps ensure operational accountability around all people-related functions, while delivering high-impact People (HR) guidance and support.

This position is responsible for workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and performance management across the region. The role reports directly to the Senior Director of People Business Partnership and Shared Services at Sky Hop Global Headquarters (HQ) and serves as the primary People (HR) liaison for the West Coast operations.

• Serve as the People (HR) advisor to the Regional Director of Operations, ensuring strong alignment between business goals and people strategies
• Help keep Operations teams accountable for consistent, compliant, and effective employee management practices
• Champion a culture of leadership, ownership, and high performance at all levels

• Work with operations leaders to analyze and forecast staffing needs to support business growth and service delivery
• Develop and maintain succession plans for key roles within the region
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition (TA) team to drive recruitment strategies and execution

• Partner with managers to address performance issues and corrective actions
• Lead promotion and internal transfer review processes
• Support the development of performance coaching and documentation standards

• Manage employee separations, ensuring proper documentation, compliance and offboarding
• Collaborate with Headquarters People (HR) team for workplace investigations and ensure fair and consistent application of policies
• Prepare and manage compliance reporting as required by local, state, and federal regulations

• Work with HQ People team and Legal on Workers’ Compensation cases and ensure timely communication and resolution
• Complete unemployment claim processing in coordination with Payroll and participate in any appeals meetings on behalf of the organization
• Work with HQ People team to administer and track Leaves of Absence (LOA)
• Support People elements of new station setups within the West Coast region

• Coach and support regional and station leadership in developing high-performing teams
• Assist in executing change management, organizational development, and training initiatives

Joining Sky Hop Global means becoming part of a fast-growing, mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in transportation and logistics for the airline industry. We offer a fast-paced and innovative environment, competitive compensation and benefits packages, PTO, holidays, career growth opportunities as we grow, and a direct impact to the mission of the company.

Sky Hop Global is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and any other status protected by law.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred.
• Master’s degree or HR certification highly preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in a strategic HR/People role, preferably in a regional or multi-site setting
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law, HR compliance, and operational…