HR Manager

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better. Acts as human resources business partner to General Manager(s) of single unit or multiple units in a geographic area. Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $85,000 Per Year 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 Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles Main Duties and Responsibilities: Partners with General Manager of operating unit to understand business objectives and identify corresponding human resource needs; implements human resources strategy to support business objectives Supporting Union environment and working with union reps 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. Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required. Work Experience: 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. Union Experience: Highly Desirable. Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Multi-lingual skills highly desirable Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law Position requires experience and skills in: Business acumen Effective relationship building Business partnering Cross-functional collaboration Talent acquisition Business partnering Negotiation Establishing metrics for human resources performance Analysis Time management Prioritizing multiple projects/tasks Candidate Requirements: Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and be highly organized, action oriented and collaborative. Must also have proficiency in all areas of EEO/Tile VII compliance including expertise in investigating and formally responding to Title VII charges. Must have strong computer and database application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed. PHR/SPHR is preferred. Must understand LOA, FMLA, ADA leaves and process. Language / Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be good listener. Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: Unit Type of Employment: Full-time Travel %: If responsible for multiple units, must be able to travel frequently between assigned units in the designated geographic area; Ability to travel up to an additional 10% of time. Exemption Classification: Exempt Internal Relationships: Employees at all levels of the organization. Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts. In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise. Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed. Organization Structure: Direct Line Manager (Title): Dir, HR. Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): General Manager gategroup. Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Excellence: We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion: Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care #J-18808-Ljbffr