ASST. HR MANAGER, TROPICANA FIELD

Assistant HR Manager, Tropicana Field

Centerplate is the food and beverage services partner for Tropicana Field, home of Major League Baseball in Tampa Bay. We currently seek an Assistant Human Resources Manager to provide support for Centerplate's HR operations at Tropicana Field.

Centerplate and our partner venues have been defining extraordinary experiences through thoughtful hospitality, expertly delivered, for more than 80 years at gathering places across North America and the United Kingdom. As the pioneer and leader in live event hospitality, we are committed to making the time that people spend together more rewarding and more valuable. "Making it better to be there since 1929." TM

Principal Function:

The Assistant HR Manager is responsible for attracting and partnering with local 501c3 Non Profit Organizations to offer fundraising opportunities in exchange for providing workers to man Quick Serve food and beverage stations during games and events.

The Assistant HR Manager will make themselves highly visible throughout the local community, as they are responsible for employing creative techniques to continually source and recruit new organizations to partner with. Prior to each season, the Assistant HR Manager will build a roster of active Non Profit Organizations. They will work to develop effective and sustainable relationships with group leaders so that these partnerships are retained throughout the season, mutually benefitting both the Company and the group.

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Assistant HR Manager is responsible for the administration and compliance of nonprofit group contracts, scheduling, training, payment, communication and all other matters pertaining to these groups. In addition, will provide coordination efforts, support, guidance, counsel and assistance in the areas of employee relations, benefits, payroll and compensation administration, diversity and ethics, employment law and policy compliance, recruitment, on-boarding, training and workforce management.

The Assistant HR Manager will support the HR function by performing other duties within the department, as assigned by the HR Manager, and they will maintain the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality, as they are exposed to sensitive Company and employee information. The Assistant HR Manager will act with some independence to ensure fairness and objectivity for all employees while exemplifying and supporting Centerplate's vision, mission and values.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maximize Centerplate's revenue and operational excellence through the development and execution of systems, processes and communication related to Centerplate's Non-Profit Organization program.
• Facilitate paperwork and associated processes for proper documentation of Non-Profit Organization partnerships.
• Support, leverage and expand the effectiveness and capabilities of unit-level workforce through focus on positive employee experiences, fostering teamwork, building strong team relationships and sharing information to build team awareness.
• Team with Human Resources Manager in the performance of other HR tasks; Participate in special projects related to the development and implementation of organizational HR business strategies.
• Facilitate HR systems and processes; Provide advice, counsel, guidance and assistance across all HR disciplines to unit employees.
• Contribute to the goal of making Centerplate #1 in Event Hospitality and the #1 Employer of Choice through personal commitment and leading by example.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or a related field of study and/or appropriate combination of education and experience to ensure on-the-job success.
• HRCI-PHR or SHRM-CP certification, or willingness to work toward certification.
• 1-2 years of previous work experience in an HR role, with up to date knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Previous work experience in a fast-paced, complex food and beverage service environment.
• Polished and professional image.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize and work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Keen ability to connect easily with others and create positive positioning within a particular context or subject matter.
• Technologically savvy, with high proficiency in all Microsoft Office and HRIS programs.
• Demonstrated success in interfacing with a variety of organizational functions and divisions to accomplish tasks.

Other requirements include but are not limited to:

Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.