Human Resources Business Partner jobs in Vermont

Human Resources Business Partner

Reports to: Market President

Job Type: Full-time

FSLA: Exempt

Company Background - Flynn Group

Founded by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group LP (formerly Flynn Restaurant Group) is the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. Flynn Group owns and operates more than 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs across Applebee’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness brands spanning 44 states, and Australia, generating $4.6 billion in sales and employing more than 75,000 people. More information is available at www.flynn.com.

Company Background - Flynn Applebee's

Flynn Group | Applebee’s owns and operates over 440 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in 23 states. With annualized sales of over $1.3B and over 21,000 employees, Flynn Group | Applebee’s is the largest franchisee in the Applebee’s system, and the largest U.S. casual dining franchisee. Flynn Group | Applebee’s is a part of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. More information is available at www.flynn.com/applebees.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Market President, the HR Field Manager (HRFM) will serve our markets in the surrounding area. The HRFM maintains management staffing levels, ensures management development, and advises on disciplinary action for management and hourly employee issues. Working with the Director of Human Resources, the HRFM ensures compliance with employment law and Company policies for all restaurant operations employees.

Management Recruiting

* Ensures good candidate flow through the use of web-based job boards, referral programs, or other advertising * Conducts first interview and manages the entire interview process to hire or rejection

• Conducts reference and background checks on management candidates
• Facilitates New Hire Orientation for all management hires
• Coordinates new managers’ training programs and monitor initial progress

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  Maintains applicant database

Generalist Duties

• Audits hourly employees’ files annually
• Ensures performance reviews occur at all levels
• Conducts or facilitates Staff Scans and Upward Evaluations
• Responds to employee issues / hotline calls
• Advises GMs on terminations and discipline actions, assist with creating documentation
• Assists Area Directors with manager documentation and terminations
• Assists with investigations, collect statements, reviews videos and all facts
• Assists with unemployment documentation and hearings
• Collects statistics and documentation for EEO claims

Training

• Conducts Management Development classes
• Presents training topics at GM meetings and AM retreats
• Ensures on-line harassment training and ServSafe Certification

Miscellaneous

• Attends AD staff meetings
• Participates in monthly HRFM conference call
• Attends all-store meetings as needed
• Assists with hourly recruitment at the restaurant level.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Has the ability to participate in multiple time sensitive projects.
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service
• Has good communication skills - verbal and written.
• Highly organized and able to work with and direct others
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• May require a bachelor's degree in HR, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources department with various generalist duties and responsibilities. SHRM certification a plus.
• HRIS software experience preferred. SAP knowledge a plus.
• Experience supporting employees in a multi-unit environment, or operations management preferred.

Physical Standards:

The employee is responsible for performing the essential responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee should notify Flynn Applebee's of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation. This job description may not list all duties for this position and the employee in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs. Flynn Applebee's reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Applebee's may terminate employment at any time.

Perks for our employees:

• Competitive salary
• Profit Sharing / Bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Paid vacation

Additional Position Requirements:

Must live within geographic area being supported; ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend, holiday, and/or evening, as required; ability to accommodate the likelihood of a variable work schedule from week to week; travel within assigned area and throughout the organization as requested; driving on company business (requires valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage meeting or exceeding state requirements for property damage and bodily injury).

Why Work for Flynn Applebee's?

Flynn Applebee's is a growing franchise that offers stability, opportunity for advancement as well as a great environment, training and benefits. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential.