We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Acts as human resources business partner to General Manager(s) of single unit or multiple units in a geographic area Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $80K - $85K Per Year Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles Main Duties and Responsibilities: Partners with General Manager of operating unit to understand business objectives and identify corresponding human resource needs; implements human resources strategy to support business objectives Partners with Operations and other key functions to develop programs that support employee retention. Helps drive division-wide human resources strategy, programs and processes into units Partners with operations and training functions to identify training needs and provide input on training approaches and content. Partners with operations and recruiting functions to identify and understand workforce needs; may be required to actively participate in recruiting union hourly employees and support recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions. Serves as the primary employee and labor relations manager to mediate and resolve employee disputes and union grievances for kitchen. Provides counseling/training for unit management in the areas of labor/employee relations, EEO, affirmative action and discrimination. Provides policy interpretation and ensures accurate and consistent application of all company policies and procedures, and related local, state and federal laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreement(s). Receives and responds to employment-related claims from various government or public agencies; recommends settlement or defense based on actual investigation of facts. Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Qualifications Education: Bachelor degree from a four year college or university is required Work Experience: 5 years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, with at least 2 years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations. At least 2 years of experience managing HR staff Experience recruiting in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environment highly desirable. Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Multi-lingual skills highly desirable Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law Position requires experience and skills in: Business acumen Effective relationship building Business partnering Cross-functional collaboration Talent acquisition Business partnering Negotiation Establishing metrics for human resources performance Analysis Time management Prioritizing multiple projects/tasks Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and be highly organized, action oriented and collaborative Must also have proficiency in all areas of EEO/Tile VII compliance including expertise in investigating and formally responding to Title VII charges Must have strong computer and database application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed. PHR/SPHR is preferred Language / Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be good listener Salary $80,000-$85,000 Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: Unit or Region Type of Employment: Full-time Travel %: If responsible for multiple units, must be able to travel frequently between assigned units in the designated geographic area; Ability to travel up to an additional 10% of time Exemption Classification: Exempt Internal Relationships: Employees at all levels of the organization External Relationships: Employment candidates Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Dir, HR or VP, Ops, BU Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): n/a Number of Direct Reports: Varies by unit size, up to 5 Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a Estimated Total Size of Team: up to 7 gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity We communicate and keep each other informed We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf For California Residents, please click here to view our California privacy notice. If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us! gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.