To be considered for this position, you must provide your resume.

Applicants Must be Bilingual in Spanish.

Reporting to Manager: HR Director

Reporting Location: Salt Lake City, UT- 

Job Type: Full-time /Exempt

Job Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000

POSITION SUMMARY: As the HR Manager for our operations in Utah you will support the Human Resources Department by managing the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, retention, and termination of our employees in Utah. You will work hand in hand with our operations team to understand and identify candidates who can be successful employees in our business and help to coach and train our employees. In addition, for our restaurants in the Utah market, you will oversee employee development, develop and update Company policies, investigate and prepare reports on employee incidents, manage workers compensation claims, develop and disseminate communications, conduct market surveys and other research, assist with various compliance audits, deliver periodic training and manage or assist with various special projects. You will also assist with the preparation and review of payroll for our Utah restaurants. This position is based in Utah, will be home office based, and will require travel to multiple restaurant locations. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Indirect Supervision and guidance to restaurant managers

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Internal and External Service HR:

• Manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding retention, and termination processes, including drafting job descriptions, reviewing candidates, conducting interviews, and making recommendations on hiring.
• Oversee employee development, including development, delivery, and management of employee training and growth initiatives
• Develop and update company policies related to human resources, including working with outside resources to identify new applicable laws, rules and regulations, and best practices
• Conduct investigations of employee incidents, prepare summary reports, and make recommendations on responsive actions
• Prepare and deliver written and oral communications relaying key company information to employees in the field
• Identify and recommend reasonable short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics. Based on metrics and analysis, make recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organizational culture including suggestions to attract and hire qualified candidates, to motivate and retain employees, to address staffing issues, and to maintain legal compliance.
• Facilitate implementation of new training, development, recruiting, and other related initiatives.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims
• Conduct or assist with conducting classification audits to ensure that jobs are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt.
• Assist with the preparation of various annual reports required for governmental authorities.
• Researching, recommending, and implementing best practices.
• Assist HR leadership with staffing, recruiting, and departmental budgets.
• May guide and/or assist with performance, benefit, and compensation review and evaluation processes.
• Meet with employees in the field to identify and review employee needs and issues.
• Prepare and conduct training for field employees.
• Assist with various legal and compliance matters.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SELECTION SKILLS/QUALITIES: 

Training/Coaching/Development:

• Serves as a strong role model who motivates and inspires managers and employees.
• Effectively trains, coaches, and provides time for employees to learn.
• Identifies employees’ potential and fosters development for promotion to the next level; and demonstrates patience and commitment toward the development of employees.
• Values effective job performance and ensures the restaurant team receives recognition and expression of gratitude.
• Understands the importance of and provides employees with quality and timely performance feedback and reviews. 

Travel Requirements:

• 90% of the total time will be field travel in Utah.
• 10% of time supporting in CA as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field
• Three years of experience in Human Resources with at least one with direct supervision of hiring processes
• Experience preparing and processing payroll a plus/
• Strong ability to advance objectives by thinking independently and taking the next steps without prompting
• Exercises sound judgment and exhibits strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Displays exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with particular attention to confidentiality.
• Always interact with employees in a positive and helpful manner.
• Promotes company policies and procedures by leading by example.
• Works independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Anticipates work needs and interacts professionally with a diverse team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, and insurance, and use a personal vehicle.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior. 
• Regular travel within UT (including overnight when needed) 90% of the time.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Seasons Restaurant Group will provide reasonable accommodation to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: (Check off only the physical abilities that can be directly related to the essential functions of the posi