HR Generalist & Payroll

Universal Asset Management (UAM) is an industry leader in the business of buying, selling, leasing, managing and recycling a wide variety of commercial aviation assets for an array of clients. The company specializes in Asset and Inventory Management, Aircraft Leasing, Component Sales, End-of-Life Recycling Programs and innovative technology research and development.

Reports to: HR Director

Location: USA, Tupelo, MS

• Responsible for general staff recruitment for Mississippi working closely with HR Director
• Conduct and monitor payroll changes for proper implementation and reporting to HR Director and Finance
• Coordinate vacation balance and work closely with the HR Director
• Assist with coordination of Worker’s Compensation matters working closely with the HR Director
• Provide communication on upcoming HR Process changes per HR Director
• First point of contact with employees who have payroll and benefit questions
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on company policies
• Work with HR Director and Management to navigate through employee relations issues
• Conduct orientation sessions with new hires
• Coordinate training with HR Director
• Prepare reports to track HR Metrics to support and track HR initiatives
• Manage and respond to inquiries and special projects, as required, that support Corporate HR as well as Business Needs
• Assist in smooth execution of the on-boarding and off-boarding process
• Travel is required to both facilities and out of state as requested

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field OR 3 years’ of related experience in Human Resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate information with clarity.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft platform and time and attendance systems, for the purposes of data entry and report creation and maintenance.