Who we are: 

Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career?  If so, read on!  Come and work with the best of the best in aviation at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service. 

We offer: 

• Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network 
• Training and development programs to take your career to the next level 
• Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location) 

How will you make an impact? 

Envoy is seeking a strategic and proactive Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) based in California with targeted insight into California employment regulations and relations. The HRBP acts as the strategic presence for Envoy’s California and West Regional Stations. The HRBP will act as a consultant and advisor to business leaders and employees across departments, ensuring alignment between business objectives and HR strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Building

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, building strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Partner with senior leadership, including General Managers, Regional Managing Directors, and VPs to understand team dynamics and provide customized support.
• Ability to build a valuable relationship with business leader and their leadership team to drive HR solutions within the business unit and acts as a single point of contact for HR needs and guidance.

Guidance and Direction in Accordance with Policy and Procedure

• Ability to act as the performance improvement driver and is a champion for positive changes/solutions in the people management.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures to ensure consistent and fair employment practices.
• Support compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations, including California-specific legislation.
• Provide clear guidance to managers on disciplinary actions, documentation, and performance management processes.

Employee Relations

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues through effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees regarding conflict resolution, performance issues, and conduct matters.
• Proactively address concerns and promote a positive work environment with awareness of a unionized workforce and ability to interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

 Training

• Design and deliver training programs for management and employees on topics such as performance management, compliance, anti-harassment and other HR policies.
• Ability to answer and provide training for HR-related inquiries relating to policies and procedures, vacation entitlement/balances and benefits, WSIB/CNESST, short- and long-term disability claims, LOA and processing corrective action requests.
• Provide training and guidance to management on working effectively in unionized environments.

Who are we looking for? 

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 3-5 years of related experience with demonstrated knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, talent acquisition, organizational development, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment law.
• Experience working as a human resources advisor to senior leadership.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must reside in California or be willing to relocate to California. 

 Position Preferences:

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience with Employment and Labor in California.
• Ability to speak/read Spanish.
• Prior participation in grievance and arbitration processes.
• Awareness of CBAs and management of unionized workforces.

Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time. 

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. 

Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter @EnvoyAirCareers, on Instagram @EnvoyAirCareers, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/envoyaircareers and Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment.