Highly acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant group is seeking a versatile, experienced Human Resources Manager with a strong hospitality background to join their growing team. This role will work in collaboration with the HR Director to help oversee all HR functions for the group, and proactively support/develop employees in the field. Responsibilities include hiring/recruitment, proactive field training, employee relations, policy & procedure, compliance, and benefits administration. Looking for someone with a people-oriented mindset who can build upon and uphold a workplace culture that fosters positivity and continuous improvement. It will be critical for this person to also have a strong presence in the field in order to collaborate with, train, and develop staff across the group’s diverse portfolio of restaurants on HR-related matters. This is not a hybrid role , and the HR Manager will report to and work out of the corporate office when not in the field.
The ideal candidate possesses the ability to work with individuals across all levels of the organization in order to successfully balance employee needs with business objectives and create integrated solutions. A true passion for working with and developing people is a must! Strong knowledge of California labor laws and regulations in addition to restaurant/hospitality industry experience is required. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred. This is an amazing opportunity to join an extremely successful and respected group with strong growth potential!
HR Manager Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the HR Director, develop and lead the implementation of projects aimed to streamline organizational structures, roles, and/or processes that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands
Partner with HR Director to analyze and audit organizational performance, determine talent gaps, and propose strategic solutions that support the company’s business objectives
Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to directors and management teams (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) and support with Employee Relations issues
Plan and facilitate training opportunities for leaders to support the development of business strategies that improve organizational design, change management, and align with company vision, value, and business objectives
Leverage workforce analytics and insights to support the development and execution of a more efficient, streamlined approach to talent management, focused on forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, development, performance management, and career and succession planning
Serve as a strategic HR partner to restaurant directors, managers, and employees to improve relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
Collaborate with recruitment and lead initiatives focused on acquiring and retaining top talent and developing a strong talent pipeline for future organizational needs
Influence management teams to take a near and long-term view on engaging in key talent processes including talent review, succession planning, leadership development, and talent assessment
Develop and implement thoughtful, integrated approaches to promote key Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, and partner with company leaders to monitor the ongoing success of these programs
Evaluate employee training and development needs and advise on effective strategies to help close gaps between current and future skill sets
Responsible for partnering with the HR Director on complex employee relations matters such as workers’ compensation claims, accommodations, and other sensitive employee relations matters
Ensures safety, legal, and compliance standards are met at all restaurants within the collective by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal and state requirements
Responsible for driving awareness and adoption of company benefit offerings and helping to ensure timely, accurate benefit…