People Leader
US$85,000 – US$90,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$85,000 – US$90,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Human Resources (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR
Join Our Team!
Location: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | Newark, NJ | On-Site
Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 + Bonus Eligible
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt
Compensation & Benefits
- $85,000 - $90,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Bonus eligibility
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
- SSP 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
Career Growth & Internal Development
- SSP America promotes from within, and this role is built as a launch point into Regional People Leader, Director, and Center of Excellence positions
- Direct exposure to a fast-paced union environment, which broadens your labor relations skill set faster than other roles
- Access to company-sponsored certification support, leadership development programming, and mentorship from senior HR leaders
- Cross-functional visibility with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Operations leadership at the Support Center
About the Role
At SSP America, our People Leaders are business partners first. We work alongside operations leaders to build exceptional teams, strengthen leadership capability, create engaging workplace cultures, and drive measurable business performance.
This is not a transactional HR role. As the Human Resources Manager supporting our Newark airport operations, you will influence business decisions through people strategy, leadership coaching, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, and organizational development.
You'll partner closely with General Managers and Directors to solve complex business challenges, develop future leaders, and deliver an exceptional employee experience in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment. Success in this role requires curiosity about the business, sound judgment, and the ability to influence leaders through credibility, data, and trusted relationships.
Scope of the Role:
- 10 restaurant units at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Approximately 250 team members at EWR
- EWR is a unionized environment.