Director of Human Resources - Franchise

Job Purpose: To manage the Human Resources department and assist in administration of human resources policies, procedures, and practices. This position functions as the central contact for information specific to human resources and it administers systems to ensure associates are treated fairly and consistently. Develop, coordinate and conduct orientation for all new associates. Maintain training records and facilitate, develop and/or conduct training sessions that provide initial and ongoing training by working with the management team to ensure department and individual training is provided. Understand and use the concepts and legal guidelines to ensure all persons are treated within the requirements of the law. Knowledge and practice of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, COBRA, etc., Aid in scheduling/coordinating (and participate as necessary) each department's meeting procedures by establishing practices and implementing decision making tools to improve the effectiveness of each department's meetings. Maintain personnel files with current compensation, benefit, performance, and mandated information, etc. Provide information to authorized persons, and update files to document personnel actions and provide payroll information. Act as key recruitment contact, developing community relationships. Coordinate interview process, process applications, manage pre-employment drug screening & assessment tools, and correlate job offer process. Work with other managers to improve retention. Orient associates and maintain records for use in employee benefits administration and conduct meetings with associates as necessary to ensure all eligible associates are familiar with their benefit package. Enroll associates in the applicable benefit plans, process monthly billings, audit files and enrollment to ensure coverage is correct. Act as the contact for any associates who need to report a Workers Compensation Injury. Coordinate facility efforts to ensure injured associates receive prompt medical attention. As necessary, maintain OSHA log in accordance with the act, correlate and communicate incident trends, and participate in safety team meetings. Oversee payroll processing. Knowledge of Union and Non Union relations. May perform other duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or similar field of study required. Minimum of 5 years of comparable experience required. Previous hospitality experience preferred. Experience with Union delegates and employees. Prior Local 6 Union Experience is required. Must be able to use Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint programs. Experience with administering federal, state, and local laws required. Excellent communication, presentation and listening skills. Computer skills including Microsoft Office, and payroll database applications required.