Aramark Corporation is hiring: Human Resources Manager in New York

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic experienced Human Resources Manager with a strong background in unionized environments. This role is responsible for leading HR initiatives, fostering positive employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policy, and collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate will be a proactive HR partner to the national account team and a trusted advisor to employees.

The Portfolio Group delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. For more information about Aramark benefits, visit our website.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR operations across multiple client locations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance to people leaders across the multi-site portfolio on matters of employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Maintain consistent and clear lines of communication with leaders within the portfolio, sharing relevant company policy changes and updates, legal considerations, and organization requirements as necessary to ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
• Conduct investigations and resolve complex employee relations issues with discretion and fairness.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to support data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a unionized environment; preferably with multi-site experience
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining processes, and union contract administration
• Builds trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels through clear, empathetic, and persuasive communication
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• An innate desire to provide exceptional hospitality experience to our clients
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, including timely follow-through and capability to communicate with leaders at all levels
• Demonstrates integrity, fairness, and accountability in all HR practices and decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CHRL)
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience in a multi-site or global organization
• Strong familiarity with HRIS platforms and data analytics tools

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aramark is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.