Pentastar Aviation

Human Resources Assistant

Pentastar Aviation  •  Waterford, MI (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

The Human Resources Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the HR department. This role is responsible for assisting with recruiting, onboarding, payroll and benefits administration, employee support, compliance activities, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, service-focused, and comfortable supporting multiple HR functions in a fast-paced environment.

Recruiting & Onboarding

  • Post open positions internally and on external job boards
  • Review resumes, coordinate candidate communications, and schedule interviews
  • Create new hire packages and maintain new hire personnel files
  • Complete and track new hire paperwork and onboarding requirements
  • Support fingerprinting scheduling and PRIA paperwork for Flight Operations
  • Order and manage AmEx cards for new employees
  • Assist with employee arrival and termination email notifications

HR Systems & Data Management

  • Maintain and update employee records in Paylocity and PSANet
  • Support Paylocity modules including Recruiting, Learning, Onboarding, Performance, Time & Labor, and Web Benefits
  • Update organizational charts, phone lists, and departmental changes
  • Perform daily filing and document management
  • Manage Novi sign updates and internal postings

Benefits & Leave Administration

  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment, life events, and Open Enrollment
  • Audit benefits data and support monthly benefits invoicing
  • Assist with Short-Term Disability (STD) paperwork
  • Support quarterly and year-end benefits and payroll processes

Payroll & Timekeeping

  • Assist with auditing timecards and processing corrections
  • Enter part-time employee hours
  • Prepare and support payroll, accounting, and dashboard reports
  • Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll reporting

Compliance & Employee Programs

  • Support background checks, employment verification, drug & alcohol (D&A) checks, and media searches
  • Assist with administration of the D&A Program
  • Provide Help Desk support and employee assistance as needed

Employee Engagement & Communications

  • Coordinate monthly employee appreciation programs (Star to Star, Personal Best)
  • Assist with internal newsletters and announcements
  • Support special events such as food trucks, blood drives, and town halls

General HR Support

  • Provide administrative and operational support to the VP of Human Resources
  • Support HSE initiatives as needed
  • Assist with ad hoc HR projects and initiatives

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

  • 1–3 years of HR, administrative, or payroll support experience
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems; Paylocity experience strongly preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Pentastar Aviation

About Pentastar Aviation

Since 1964, Pentastar Aviation has carved out a reputation as the premier private aviation services provider in the United States, setting the standard by providing an unparalleled travel experience to our customers. Each day we stay true to our mission of exceeding customers’ expectations by adhering to the highest standards of safety and service quality with professionalism and integrity.

Among other awards from Professional Pilot and Pilot’s Choice, Pentastar has been awarded as the #1 FBO in the Americas for an unprecedented four years in a row – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. In 2023 and 2024, we ranked among the top 10 in all five survey categories, standing alone as the only FBO to achieve that incredible status. The AIN FBO survey evaluates FBOs based on five categories: line service, passenger amenities, pilot amenities, facilities, and customer service representatives.

Our success is built on our commitment to exceptional experiences, made possible by assembling the industry’s best professionals. We focus on fostering a work environment where connection, growth, and excellence thrive. At Pentastar, the sky’s the limit for your career.

An exceptional aviation experience. Every time. That’s the Pentastar promise.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Waterford Township, Michigan
Year Founded
1964
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