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Hogsalt is looking to add a Full TimeHR Specialistto our team!
Hogsalt is not your typical restaurant group. Guests know us for transportive spaces and sumptuous fare, but what we are most proud of is the generosity we extend to our teams. Our service team reimagines hospitality with energy and a sense of fun. Our culinary team makes classic dishes so expertly that you'll remember why they became classics. No matter which of our 20+ restaurants you visit, you'll see we're an organization that makes people — our guests and ourselves — happy.
We offer a full suite of benefits and perks, including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401(k), commuter benefits, dining rewards, and Paid Time Off!
Summary:
The HR Specialist serves as a true generalist in the HR Department and will be responsible for the overall HR function of Hogsalt’s New York locations. The HR Specialist will provide well-rounded HR support to our team members under the guidance of the HR Director to align with current initiatives and people strategies. The HR Specialist will be adept at utilizing HR technology to its highest capacity and have a keen eye in identifying opportunities for efficiency, compliance, and organization.
Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Provide day-to-day direction in all transactional aspects of human resources for NY locations.
- Act as the primary resource for team members' questions, requests, etc. in a professional, service-minded, and positive disposition.
- Instill and support leaders in compliance with company policy, procedures, and documentation.
- Support with direct follow-up for progressive discipline and employee relation investigations under the guidance of the HR Director.
- Lead and encourage employee engagement efforts and initiatives.
- Support follow-up in worker’s compensation cases and recording of OSHA logs as needed.
- Support Open Enrollment annually by acting as a benefit champion ensuring all employees are aware and educated on benefits, including local partnerships.
- Directly support onboarding of NY-based employees through I9 verification, step-by-step instruction, and processing through the HRIS.
- Ensures all employees are current in completing training and local certifications as necessary for employment, including but not limited to: annual sexual harassment training, food handling, and alcohol safety training.
- Processes NY unemployment claims, acting as the representative of the organization as needed.
- Process NY paid family leave claims, communicating updates to the Director of HR on a timely and regular basis.
- Acts as the HRIS champion in NY to ensure complete utilization of technology, directly assisting with new implementations or updating existing ones.
- Support and train as needed the utilization of HRIS system to ensure leadership is able to fully utilize the time and labor functions, talent, and scheduling platforms.
- Assist in onboarding and deboarding processes, while providing a welcoming and pleasant demeanor to team members.
- Participate in monthly Leadership in Training HR meetings in conjunction with other HR team members.
- Manage company asset distribution in HRIS, ensuring a timely return of property.
- Escalate HR matters appropriately to the Director of Human Resources to ensure timely, compliant, and professional responses are consistently held to Hogsalt’s standards.
- Assist in monitoring ACA dashboard and informing employees of potential changes to their ACA status.
- Leads and coordinates Open Call alongside the NYC Director of Operations, including welcoming candidates, coordinating on-site interviews, and following up with interviewees.
- Assists the Recruiting, Training, and Development Director with all NYC training initiatives, including leading and executing quarterly on-site training sessions and continued education workshops.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work independently, while able to identify concerns in need of escalation.
- Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
- Experience with Workday preferred.
- Spanish Bilingual required.
Education and Experience:
- At least three to four years of related experience.
- Hospitality experience preferred.
- Experience with New York employment law preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal and State employment regulatory bodies.
Details:
- Full-time, Exempt
- Earn up to $90k per year dependent on experience.
- Typically Monday through Friday schedule, with some on-call availability on nights and weekends.
- Reports to the Human Resources Director
About Hogsalt Restaurant Group:
A Chicago-based hospitality group led by Founder and CEO Brendan Sodikoff. Founded in 2010 with the opening of Gilt Bar, the company has rapidly expanded to include a dozen nationally regarded concepts. Hogsalt properties run the culinary and design gamut, from a European-inspired steakhouse to a subterranean ramen bar to a chandelier lit doughnut shop with a cultishly devoted following.
