The Specialist, Onboarding will play a crucial role in executing the preboarding clearance process for all Spirit Team Members, from offer acceptance to Day 1, while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized team player, excelling in a fast-paced, high-volume, and regulated work environment.

• Support the candidate hiring process through Day 1 orientation, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Deliver a streamlined and compliant preboarding process for positions with varying requirements by initiating, monitoring, and adjudicating pre-employment activities including background check, drug screening, licensing verification.
• Ensure adherence to FAA and DOT regulatory standards, including SIDA, PRD, DOT drug testing, and 49 CFR Part 40 compliance.
• Communicate proactively with candidates through phone, email, and text to follow up on outstanding items, offering guidance and support throughout the preboarding process.
• Facilitate an engaging new hire orientation sessions and campus tours for incoming Spirit team members, enhancing their onboarding experience and fostering a sense of belonging within the team.
• Execute the I-9 verification system and process while ensuring compliance with USCIS standards, including the ability to process employment authorization documents efficiently.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team with administrative tasks as needed.
• Participate in monthly hiring events, which may require travel throughout the US.
• Maintain confidentiality and diligently protect the personal information of candidates and team members.
• Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
• Perform any range of special projects, tasks, and other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in a previous HR administration or a regulatory compliance position required. 
• Strong critical thinking abilities and exceptional attention to detail, capable of analyzing complex situations, making informed decisions, and ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail with a track record of managing sensitive information with a high accuracy, ensuring that all required documentation and records are meticulously reviewed and processed.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations, such as FAA requirements, and the ability to navigate compliance standards related to employment verification a plus.
• Experience in conducting background checks, reviewing records, and assessing eligibility based on established criteria for various roles preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely completion of all hiring-related actions.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks.
• Telework Capacity: Hybrid
• Domestic & International travel under 10 of the time.

Specialized Skills & Competencies

• Ability to engage all candidates with the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct.
• Ensure comprehensive understanding of U.S. citizenship requirements and the documentation needed for non-U.S. citizens, while supporting and executing the I-9 verification system and process to maintain compliance with USCIS standards for both groups.
• Must have technical acumen and be comfortable working with dashboards and widgets, as well as working in different systems daily. 
• Ability to manage candidates at different phases of the preboarding process, with varying hiring requirements.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our Team Members.

At Spirit, we live “More Fly.” It’s not just about getting from point A to B—it’s about feeling fly while you’re at it. For our Team Members, it means thinking BIG, taking action, making connections, and having a blast while doing it. From the station to the cockpit, the cabin to the computer, every day is an adventure as we redefine travel.

Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.