Human Resources Manager

About the role

This role acts as a human resources business partner to the Sr HR Manager / General Manager(s) of single unit or multiple units in a geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Sr HR Manager/ General Manager of operating unit to understand business objectives and identify corresponding human resource needs; implements human resources strategy to support business objectives
• Supports workers’ compensation programs, ensuring compliance and employee claims
• Partners with Operations and other key functions to develop programs that support employee retention
• Helps drive division-wide human resources strategy, programs and processes into units
• Partners with operations and training functions to identify training needs and provide input on training approaches and content
• Partners with operations and recruiting functions to identify and understand workforce needs; may be required to actively participate in recruiting union hourly employees and support recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions
• Serves as the primary employee and labor relations manager to mediate and resolve employee disputes and union grievances for kitchen
• Provides counseling/training for unit management in the areas of labor/employee relations, EEO, affirmative action and discrimination
• Provides policy interpretation and ensures accurate and consistent application of all company policies and procedures, and related local, state and federal laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreement(s)
• Receives and responds to employment-related claims from various government or public agencies; recommends settlement or defense based on actual investigation of facts
• Serves as the primary point of contact for human resources issues within the unit
• Manages and administers benefits programs, including health, welfare, and retirement plans
• Develops and implements succession planning initiatives to ensure a smooth transition of leadership within the unit
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address organizational challenges and improve overall performance
• Ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, and FMLA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required
• 5 years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, with at least 2 years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations
• At least 2 years of experience managing HR staff
• Experience recruiting in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environment highly desirable

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be a good listener
• Strong computer and database application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to be highly organized, action-oriented, and collaborative
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Pay

$89,500 - $95,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time