Human Resources Generalist

Rise Brands is looking for an HR Generalist who can thrive in a rapidly growing entrepreneurial environment. The right person for this role will contribute to all aspects of Rise Brands Human Resources activities. This position supports a broad range of disciplines along the team member lifecycle including; benefits and compensation administration, HR systems management, and team member resources. Additional responsibilities will include special projects, participation in company HR strategy, and supporting outside business relationships. The HR Generalist will create a vibrant atmosphere, bringing energy, creativity, and innovative thinking to the ongoing development and growth of the brand. This role will play an integral part in the organization and its success, as well as its growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily human resources functions across all brands including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, benefit administration, performance management, and special projects.
• Maintain accurate employment records and payroll information related to events, such as hiring, timekeeping, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions.
• Implementation and administration of all benefit and compensation plans including annual open enrollment efforts.
• Maintain the HRIS system, implement process improvements, ensure data quality, analyze and report on the data in the HRIS, and proactively communicate system enhancements to users.
• Support outside vendor relationships with benefits brokers, workers' compensation, unemployment agencies, HR system specialists, etc.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, team members, and managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate team.
• Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks, policies, performance evaluation forms, etc.
• Schedule meetings, and interviews and provide general administrative support.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism are upheld by all when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Support team member relations; conduct investigations as needed and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Support the HRBP with talent acquisition as needed.
• Participate in meetings, and on-site visits and facilitate training programs to support business and training objectives at the location level.
• Maintain knowledge of up-to-date HR best practices and compliance laws.
• Support continued improvement of policies, process, training, strategic planning, and other Human Resources initiatives.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong working knowledge of compliance and basic HR functions in all areas, aligned with federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to prioritize workload while simultaneously managing multiple projects and tasks.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to uphold a high level of confidentiality and ethics at all times.
• Professional verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly, concisely, and confidently communicate complex and/or confidential information to all levels of the company and external partners.
• Comfortable working in a Mac environment; proficient in Microsoft Office suite; proven ability to learn new business applications, as needed.
• Ability to travel in order to support new store openings, HR site visits, and training initiatives, as needed.
• Ability to work a daily M-F schedule with occasional evening and weekend support as determined by HR function and location business needs.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required
• 3+ years as an administrator of HRIS software and systems
• Professional in Human Resources certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred
• Hospitality and/or service industry experience preferred

WHY Rise Brands?

Rise Brands is full of diverse, cool people! At Rise Brands you have an opportunity to be your true, authentic self with the chance to build and advance exciting new brands for years to come.

As such, Rise Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rise brands provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all parts of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

At its inception, Rise was built around creativity. It flows through everything we do - from the grandest visions to the smallest details that sometimes go unseen. At Rise, we bring people together to inspire fun in spaces built to thoroughly entertain our guests. Most importantly, our team develops brands we enjoy and take great pride in everyday.