Human Resources Business PartnerFlynn Group • Little Rock, AR, US

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Human Resources Business Partner

Flynn Group • Little Rock, AR, US

15 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

This range is provided by Flynn Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$82,000.00 / yr - $92,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Job Description

The HR Business Partner provides HR leadership for a geographical market.

We are looking for someone located in or near Little Rock, AR.

The position's focus is on building relationships with field employees and management while driving and executing key HR and Operational initiatives and programs throughout their assigned market. This position works directly with market leadership building a business partnership to ensure alignment between HR and Operations initiatives. This position also partners closely with the Support Center, serving as an operations liaison for various-functional departments.

Company Overview

Greg Flynn founded Flynn Group in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee's in Washington State. Since then, the company has grown at over 20% a year and in the process has become the largest franchise operator in the country with locations in 44 states and 3 countries.

While the company's initial focus was growing within the Applebee's system, it has since added six other leading brands starting with Taco Bell in 2013, followed by Panera in 2015, Arby's in 2018, Pizza Hut and Wendy's in 2021, and our most recent 2023 addition of Planet Fitness. Today, through its seven owned subsidiaries, Flynn owns over 460 Applebee's, 280 Taco Bells, 145 Panera cafes, 360 Arby's, 1200 Pizza Hut's, 295 Wendy's, and 35 Planet Fitness clubs representing $5 Billion in Sales annually. FRG is the largest U.S. franchise operator in terms of sales and is now the largest Pizza Hut, Applebees, and Arby's franchisee and fifth largest Wendy's franchisee. FRG directly employs almost 75,000 people in 44 states.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Training / Development :

Partners with Area Directors with the onboarding for new Managers (Welcome, Benefits, Orientation, Training Calendar)

Participates in or conducts regular Manager Training classes for new and current managers focusing on manager administrative duties and HR related topics.

Ensures Employee and Management performance reviews occur at all levels per company timelines and standards

Partners with operations to ensure Brand training is executed to ensure proper internal development

Partners with Director of Operations, Areas Directors and others with bench plan tracking and review along with succession planning

Facilitate development training for all management levels including routine soft skills training

Works with Training & Development Partners and Market Leaders to identify and certify training units.

Compliance

Manages Unemployment documentation and hearings process with the support of in restaurant management and AD

Ensures all annual and State specific required training is completed (ServSafe, Food Handler, Anti-Harassment)

Ensures the market is up to date on all labor related compliance (posters, files, I-9's, minor work permits, payroll edits, breaks, etc.)

Stays abreast of upcoming or pending legislation with their area(s) and works with HR leadership / legal to implement process or policy changes

Manages background check process. Consults with management when necessary

Works directly with Managers and Above Store Leaders on policies, procedures, and regulations to help set them up for success

Employee Relations :

Directs the investigation and resolution of employee relations issues and EEOC charge responses.

Acts as a consultant to managers for employee relations activities, including complaints, investigations, and documentation

Partners, reviews, and provides guidance to AD's and DO's regarding terminations and disciplinary actions.

Ensures the performance management process, and supporting documentation of that process, is executed per company standards

Manages Employee Hotline complaints and field employee phone calls and emails. Answer questions directly and / or route to appropriate HR or Support Center contact

Strategic partner with field and above store management to increase and / or maintain proper staffing

HRIS Management :

Main point of contact for HRIS process from field management.

Ensures correct process has been followed (transfers, LOA, background check, documentation, etc.) and approvals have been granted. Tracks changes for reporting purposes

Conducts regular store visits.

Builds relationships with managers and team members while assessing the employee engagement and restaurant culture

Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years related HR experience, preferably in similar role / environment with multi-units

Bachelor's degree preferred and Professional HRCI or SHRM certification a plus

Demonstrates high integrity and elevated level of HR professionalism and expertise

Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment with multiple priorities. Demonstrates adaptability – handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity, demonstrates flexibility

High standards and a drive for excellence. Committed to quality and has a strong attention to detail

Ability to effectively work and communicate (written and verbal) with people at all levels within the organization

Ability to lead and influence others in non-reporting relationships

Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills with a demonstrated history of managing priorities, workflow, and multiple processes simultaneously

Strong interpersonal skills : proven ability to understand and respond to a diverse population including restaurant Team Members and Managers, Above Store Leaders, and Senior Leaders across RB American

Strategic thinker, ability to partner with others to move strategy into action; strong ability to execute

Team player - shows commitment to team objectives; values each person's contribution to the team; encourages the participation and involvement of everyone on the team; contributes own fair share of effort to the team's work

Demonstrates excellent change leadership skills; able to guide organizations through change to achieve business results

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Restaurants

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