Human Resources Business Partner in Augusta, Georgia at FlynnGroup Applebee's

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 Applebees, Arbys, Taco Bell, Panera, Pizza Hut, Wendys, 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 atwww.flynn.com.

Company Background Flynn Applebee's

Flynn Group | Applebees owns and operates over 460 Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in 24 states.With annualized sales of over $1.3B and over 26,500+ employees, Flynn Group | Applebees is the largest franchisee in the Applebees system, and the largest U.S. casual dining franchisee.Flynn Group | Applebees 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 atwww.flynn.com/applebees.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Market President, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will be the main HR contact for their area. The HRBP maintains management staffing levels, ensures management development, and advises on disciplinary action formanagement and hourly employee issues. Working with the Director of Human Resources, the HRBP ensures compliance with employment law and Company policies for all restaurant operations employees in their assigned market.

Management Recruiting

Ensures excellent candidate flow through the use of web-based job boards, referral programs, or other advertising and manages sponsored postings

Conducts first interview and manages the entire interview process to hire or rejection

Conducts reference and background checks on management candidates

Facilitates in person New Hire Orientation for all management hires

Coordinates new managers training programs and monitors initial progress

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, assists with creating documentation

Assists Area Directors with manager documentation and terminations

Assists with in person investigations, collect statements, reviews videos and all facts

Assists with unemployment documentation and hearingsvia remote calls/videos or in person as needed

Collects statistics and documentation for EEO claims

Training

Conducts in person and on camera Management Development classes

Presents training topics in person and on camera at GM & AM meetings and retreats

Ensures completion of required training according to state and local laws

Miscellaneous

Attends in person AD staff meetings

Participates in monthly HRBP conference calls on camera

Attends and/or facilitates all-store meetings in person 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 listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Has the ability to participate in multiple time sensitive projects

Strong commitment to excellent hospitality

Has excellent 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

Ability to travel within their assigned market and be present in the restaurants

Desired Skills and Experience

May require a bachelor's degree in HR, or a minimum of 3 years experience working in a Human Resources departmentwith various generalist duties and responsibilities. SHRM certification a plus.

HRIS software experience preferred. SAP and Workday 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 revisethis 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

Auto Allowance

Cell Phone Allowance

Additional Position Requirements:

This is a hybrid role where the HRBP works from a home office with the expectation that they will be in person in their markets and restaurants at least 3 days per week. 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 drivers 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.