Fourteen Foods is hiring: Human Resources Business Partner in Franklin

NOTE: This is a full-time position and will be on-site at our corporate office in Franklin, TN.

Position Summary : The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.

Essential Functions:

Employee Relations: 60%

• Provides front-line HR support to restaurant employees, helping resolve day-to-day HR issues and providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues in a timely and professional manner, conducting thorough investigations as needed. Complete thorough investigation summaries and provide recommendations to operations leaders.
• Interprets HR policies and procedures and provides guidance to employees and managers on various HR-related topics.
• Provide HR guidance on corrective actions and termination details.
• Has a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations specific to the restaurant industry and provides guidance to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Provides performance management guidance to restaurant managers, including coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions as needed.

Employee Engagement: 20%

• Participates in meetings with the restaurant management team to review operations and address HR-related concerns.
• Manage the employee stay and exit interview process to gather valuable feedback and insights from departing employees. Analyze the data to identify patterns and trends and present to operations and leadership team.
• Support semi-annual employee engagement surveys to measure employee satisfaction, engagement, and overall well-being. Partners with restaurant operations leadership to develop and implement strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
• Analyzes restaurant-specific data and metrics to identify HR trends and develop solutions to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Works closely with operations to create a positive and supportive work environment, build employee morale, and drive employee productivity.
• Support succession planning process by identifying training and development opportunities for restaurant employees and partners with the training department to ensure that all employees have the necessary skills to succeed in their roles.

Administrative: 20%

• Ensure proper response to field concerns updating HCM and employee file in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidential employee files.
• Review employee file and communicate with operations approval/denial for all employees seeking to be rehired.
• Partner and communicate with recruiting team for all administrative needs and concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Sr Director of HR.
• Audit I9 compliance partnering with operations to ensure accountability.
• Review background checks for market area
• Manage Unemployment program

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of progressive HR Experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and respective federal and state employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Multi-unit business experience preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred or ability to obtain within a year.
• Must successfully pass a background check.