The Human Resources Director at HR Management Group Inc d/b/a Vertex is responsible for overseeing the employee life cycle starting from onboarding. They develop corporate HR plans, supports the human factor in the company, administer payroll, oversees HR initiatives, and ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations. They supervise HR personnel, talent acquisition, assist franchise partners with employment relations issues.

Responsibilities & Duties

● Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

● Oversee labor compliance and HR operations

● Oversee the company enrichment calendar and build a positive team culture by planning outings and various events

● Partner with operations leaders to support the employee lifecycle

● Develop training strategies to attract and retain top talent for various positions

● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations company-wide

● Lead the corporate HR team to ensure consistent and accurate execution of day-to-day HR administration

● Create hiring plans for the corporate team and provide assistance to franchise partners when necessary

● Screen, interview and evaluate candidates

● Conduct thorough and effective interviews, reference checks, and background screenings to ensure the selection of qualified candidates.

● Prepare job offers and employment contracts

● Calculate payroll considering overtime, holidays and local laws

● Plan attractive compensation, 401k administration, and benefits packages to increase retention

● Manage payroll and keep updated records of payments

● Oversee employee attendance and working schedules including breaks, overtime and paid time off

● Schedule onboarding sessions and manage/develop trainings for corporate team members and annual training for franchise partner

● Track key recruiting metrics like turnover rates and source of hire

● Ensure our restaurant staff complies with health and safety regulations in the hospitality industry

● Conduct audits of different brands/restaurants to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws

Essential Functions

● 5 years experience in a progressive human resources environment, leading both exempt and non-exempt employee populations

● Strong organizational and administrative skillset

● Command of technology platforms including MS Office Suite, payroll/HRIS, and POS

● Ability to travel to new openings/other restaurant locations as needed

● Bilingual in English & Mandarin, preferred

● Ability to work primarily on-site at the head office in Flushing, NY

Education Requirements

● Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Management, Human Resources, or related field.

Required: HR Certification such as the SHRM-CP or PHR

Employee Perks/Benefits

● Flexible schedule

● Employee 30% off Discount

Fun and lively work environment with potential for growth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Employee relations: 5 years (Preferred)
• Payroll: 5 years (Required)
• Hospitality management: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Mandarin (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SHRM Certified Professional (Required)

Work Location: In person