HR Business Partner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform any or all of the following duties :

• Coach management in their communication, feedback, recognition, and interactive responsibilities with subordinates.
• Supports the region in establishing and executing an effective recruiting strategy.
• Provide ongoing training for sexual harassment, skills development, and guidance.
• Designs and implements succession planning strategies and training.
• Manages various employee relations issues, such as investigating employees’ complaints, resolving employee conflicts and advising appropriate action to store management.
• Reviews employee development performs needs assessment and provides necessary training.
• Collaborates with internal HR Partners in the creation and implementation of Human Resources policies, programs, and practices.
• Conducts field visits, interviews and exit interviews to understand opportunities for improved retention.
• Participates in company meetings, webinars, and conference calls.
• Attends seminars and other educational resources to maintain current knowledge of the HR field.
• Reviews and consults on management recommendations for employment terminations.
• Prepares company response to governmental agency claims and requests.
• Establishes a trusting consultative relationship with management and employees.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS / CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Approximately 5 years’ general HR experience or equivalent combination of education and / or experience
• Prior experience and working knowledge of various Human Resources responsibilities; employment law, practices, and controlling governmental agencies (example;

EEO, ADA, FMLA, DOL, WC, OSHA, etc.)

• Knowledge of compensation, recruitment, employee relations, engagement, development, and benefits administration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations and maintain documentation in an organized manner.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ensures proper handling of sensitive information; demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent problem resolution skills with the ability to resolve disputes and maintain relationships.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to identify and implement process improvement capabilities to drive business results.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Home Office based and Restaurant environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent overnight travel (approximately 60%-75%)
• Constant interaction with internal and external partners by phone and / or electronic communications

THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.