Director of Human Resources

The Old Spaghetti Factory has continued to grow for 55 years and we are looking to add a Director of Human Resources to join our team!

We credit our ongoing success to committed staff, loyal guests, delicious meals, and an inviting atmosphere and look forward to meeting you!

PRIMARY DUTIES

Compliance:

• Assure that Company practices abide by all local, state, and federal employment laws, and makes proactive recommendations when potential issues are identified. Formulates and recommends employment policies and objectives as necessary.

• Conducts a continuing study of all human resources policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments.

• Provides necessary education and materials to operations management on human resources and personnel management.

• Monitors exposure of the Company. Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance.

• Appropriately ensures proper maintaining of electronic and paper personnel records according to state and federal requirements.

• Reviews new policies and changes to employee handbooks.

• Manages arbitration agreements.

• Ensures compliance with I-9 and E-Verify laws.

• Manages the for-cause drug testing policy.

Employee Relations:

• Determines and recommends team member relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of team member morale.

• Fosters a positive environment and works with managers and team members to expediently address any team member relations issues. This may include counseling managers about how to proactively address, investigate, and resolve issues and grievances.

• Acts as primary contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies in regard to labor issues.

• Reviews team member appeals through Open Door Policy and arbitration process.

• Reviews management terminations and sensitive hourly terminations.

• Is directly involved in all harassment investigations, to include advising necessary steps, conducting interviews, and making recommendations for resolution.

• Works with legal representatives and EPLI carrier to effectively respond to all federal, state, and local discrimination claims.

Benefits:

• Manages benefits programs for all business units: including medical/dental/vision insurance, flexibility spending plan, long-term disability, life insurance, workers' compensation, 401(k), vacation, and sick leave, including:

o Compliance with the Affordable Care Act

o Compliance with all state and local paid sick leave laws.

• Oversees administration of Family Medical Leave and non-medical leave requests.

Evaluates current programs to ensure all benefits meet company and employee needs, and develops and implements new programs as needed.
Recruiting and Retention:

• Develops and maintains an effective recruitment and retention program, including establishing standard selection processes.

• Manages the background check process and advises hiring managers based on results.

• Manages Corporate Recruiter in recruiting qualified management personnel and sourcing hourly personnel.

• Responsible for management staffing to approved levels.

• Partners with Operations Department to address retention strategies.

• Conducts 6-month interview with all new restaurant managers to address pending issues, facilitate training on key HR policies, and proactively foster retention of managers.

Safety & Workers’ Compensation & General Liability

• Manages all workers’ compensation claims and partners with President to manage general liability claims.

• Oversees development and maintenance of Injury & Illness Prevention Program and Policies.

• Ensures compliance with required safety meetings at the unit level and at the Corporate office.

• Manages compliance with Safety Data Sheets, blood borne pathogen training, and OSHA-300 logs.

• Actively participates in the Company’s safety and health programs as needed.

Compensation:

• Reviews all hiring pay rates for restaurant managers.

• Provides research, analysis, recommendations, and ongoing administration of the Company’s compensation program, including base pay plans, pay equity, incentive plans, job descriptions, and development and maintenance of a performance management system.

Training:

• Works with Operations team to evaluate and establish effective training and development opportunities for all levels of team members. This may involve development, delivery, and documentation of training programs, as well as working with outside consultants to deliver training.

• Provides HR training to new General Managers.

Other:

• Performs special projects as need to support the Executive Team and Operations Department.

• Effectively develops and manages the department budget.

Requirements:

1. 7-10 years of experience working for a national company, preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry, with a generalist scope of experience.

2. Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related field strongly preferred.

4. Ability to think strategically while performing at a detailed level.

5. Must demonstrate integrity, awareness of business ethics, and ability to manage confidential information.

6. Must have strong organizational skills with the ability to stay on task and efficiently manage short and long-term projects.

7. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively multi-task and change direction with limited notice, while maintaining accuracy and portraying a positive demeanor.

8. Must demonstrate flexibility and resiliency by maintaining a positive “can do” outlook and rebounding quickly from challenging situations.

9. Must consistently present a professional image to internal customers, carriers, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

10. Must display a sense of urgency and commitment to follow-through.

11. Able to demonstrate balance of excellent teamwork skills as well as ability to effectively work independently.

12. Must show initiative as demonstrated by enthusiasm for identifying potential risks and resources to eliminate or minimize hazards and concerns.

13. Must show a willingness to take on additional responsibility when needed to contribute to the team.

14. Must promote and demonstrate a commitment to the OSF Guiding Principles including, but not limited to honesty, dignity, respect, and teamwork.

15. Must have refined verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate in English to hourly, management, and executive staff.

16. Must be able to accurately perform basic mathematical computations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and understanding of percentages.

17. Must maintain current knowledge of state and federal employment laws relating to hiring, interviewing, benefits, etc. and reports any discrepancies in OSF policies and procedures as they relate to employment law in this area.

18. Must have a working knowledge of basic office software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position requires sitting or standing on a continuous basis, with option of stand-up desk, extensive phone work (headset available), keyboarding intermittently, and occasional walking, standing, stooping, bending, and stair climbing. May occasionally be required to lift or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to use a telephone, computer, fax machine, copy machine, scanner, and miscellaneous office machines.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week- more as needed
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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