Human Resources Manager
Culinary Agents
People & HR
New York, NY, USA
Job Details
The il Buco Family, which consists of NoHo mainstay il Buco, Three Star NYT il Buco Alimentari & Vineria, Hamptons Hot Spot il Buco al Mare, Ibiza's Bottega il Buco, and luxury homewares line il Buco Vita is currently looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our team!
The Human Resources Manager will be accountable for all aspects of HR administration with a strong focus on compensation and benefits, total culture enhancement, talent management, safety, compliance and training & development. This individual must be a skillful leader with the ability to work collaboratively and build consensus in a team environment. Must possess considerable knowledge of management-labor relations; the principles, practices, and procedures of Human Resources Management.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain consistent practices with company policy/procedures and help drive HR initiatives.
- Implements HR policies and procedures that support the Company’s goals and objectives.
- Works with company executives to establish the long-term and short-term strategies of the department.
- Assists executive management in the annual review, preparation and administration of the Company’s wage, salary and bonus program.
- Develop processes and tools to measure impact and value of HR initiatives to the organization.
- Collaborates with executive team to craft the company’s vision and mission.
- Assumes responsibility of labor and employee relations.
- Assists management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
- Ensures open positions are advertised in appropriate venues to attract a diverse candidate pool. Ensures the open position listing is in a visible location for both internal and external candidates.
- Works with HR external team to establish and maintain contact with external recruitment sources (e.g., state job service, local colleges, recruiting agencies, and community based organizations).
- Networks with peers to source candidates for current or future openings.
- Facilitates transfers and promotions.
- Oversees the selection and offer processes for management and hourly employees to ensure proper procedures are followed (e.g., valid reasons for selection/non-selection are documented, applicants receive status notifications).
- Partners with department managers and recruiting professionals to recruit positions, make hiring decisions and negotiate job offers in accordance with SOPs.
- Ensures that department has the available resources on hand to administer employee benefits.
- Educates executive team on the various types of benefits available and eligibility requirements.
- Provides an overview of employee benefits to the management team enabling them to educate their employees and answer routine questions.
- Ensures compliance with key policies (e.g., Sexual Harassment, Non-Harassment, Non- Discrimination, No Solicitation).
- Ensures interviews are conducted according to recommended guidelines, consistent screening criteria is used, and only job-related questions are asked.
- Ensures wages are paid in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and city, federal and state laws (e.g., employee pay for meeting attendance, wages limited to maximum rate of pay, entry level rates paid to new hires, overtime provisions in place, separation pay).
- Establish “Open Door Policy” with employees to ensure the atmosphere is one of management involvement.
- Ensures effective employee communication channels are established and active in.
- Develops and implements comprehensive staffing strategies that attract and retain the best talent in the industry. Partner with leadership with ensure an effective and on-going workforce planning strategy is in place.
- Diagnose and recommend solutions that impact leadership development, employee relations, retention, and organization structure, interpreting, communicating and ensuring consistent application of company guidelines and procedures.
- Investigates problems, such as: working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances. According to circumstances, provides guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to departmental officials and individuals.
- Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, and/or as directed the executive team on personnel matters.
- Analyzes accident trends and reports these trends to the executive team.
- Follows all company and safety and security policies and procedures; ensures timely reporting of accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to insurance as well as managers/chefs.
- Oversees the management of Workers Compensation claims to ensure appropriate employee care and costs management.
- Acts as key ambassador of safety; not limited to a safe work environment and public health hazards such as COVID-19.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures the Company’s compliance.
- Participates on committees and special projects and seeks additional responsibilities.
- Researches information and analyzes data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
- Prepares comprehensive reports and represent ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information.
- Speaks with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones and emails using appropriate etiquette.
- Exercises considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Payroll oversight experience preferred
- Spanish-language proficiency preferred
- Knowledge of EEO/AA policies, wage and hour regulations, laws and requirements involving interviewing and hiring, Title VII, HIPPA, ERISA, COBRA, ADA and FMLA.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Highly motivated and high energy.
- Work with little supervision.
- Interact effectively as part of a team.
- Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
- A team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
- Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
- Good problem solver/creative thinker.
- “Can-do” attitude, pro-active and resourceful.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree, or a comination of both educational and professional experience in Human Resources or similar role.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, Gmail Suite, and HRIS systems; Paycom preferred
- Experience in hospitality industry preferred
- Must be able to be present on-site at il Buco locations at least 50% of the workweek
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer
- Must be able to stand, bend, reach, and lift a minimum of 10 pounds with little to no accommodation
il Buco is committed to offering a safe, kind, and supportive work environment for people from all walks of life. il Buco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. il Buco will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.