Human Resources Generalist

Position: HR Generalist

Reports To: Sr. Director of Operations

Key Relationships: Apres Cru Partners, Director of Operations, Salaried Managers, Employees

Location: NYC Based

About The Position

The HR Generalist plays an integral role in the employee life cycle and infrastructure of Apres Cru and its underlying businesses. They are responsible for managing and overseeing the administrative and strategic functions of the Human Resources department. This position will work closely with the Director of Operations to build and execute systems to improve the employee experience at Apres Cru restaurants while also ensuring compliance across all businesses. The HR Generalist acts as an ambassador of Apres Cru, they are a key culture carrier that brings to life our company's values in every interaction with all stakeholders.

The HR Generalist wears many hats and is actively involved in the restaurants. From new restaurant openings, to setting up the systems, to helping recruit, onboard, and audit systems. They are also the key point person for all employees and help to complete other administrative tasks and strategic goals within Apres Cru. They are an approachable face of Apres Cru Hospitality for our partners to help support the growth of their businesses. They will be the one stop shopping for all HR related questions. The standardization and systematization of all HR systems and policies will be the foundation on which our company grows. While it is a department of one, the HR Generalist can also utilize the support of various external resources to navigate through specific tasks, projects, audits, implementations, and issues on a case by case basis.

About Apres Cru

Apres Cru is a reimagined hospitality company based in NYC founded by seasoned industry veterans that seek out exciting independent operators looking to expand beyond their four walls. We value culture driven by hospitality, brand equity built on integrity, and a willingness to look at operations and growth differently. We partner with each brand, providing both capital and strategic support as they embark on future growth in restaurants, licensing opportunities, partnerships, CPG—and whatever else this position could help dream up. Our growing portfolio currently includes 12 restaurants in NY, Los Angles, Mexico (P.D.T., Crif Dogs, Pig & Khao, Peasant, Restaurant Marc Forgione, Petit Trois, Delphine) with more in the pipeline.

Roles and Responsibilities

Onboarding and Hiring

• Actively manage and oversee the full employee lifecycle
• Sending/filing offer letters, ensuring timely onboarding and review of identification
• Coordinate, schedule and confirm attendance for all New Hire Orientations
• Ensure that all NYSDOL Letters are sent and filed within 5 business days of an employee’s last date of Employment
• Ensure the accurate and timely filing of all employee-related documentation, including transfer paperwork, rate of pay forms, tip agreements, corrective action forms, etc
• Assist managers in executing appropriate administration for all employee related practices, including Rate of Pay Forms, Exit Paperwork, etc
• Maintain and audit SOPS regarding employee life cycle
  
  

Payroll and Benefits

• Maintain accurate records and prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports (e.g. gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.) for management and accounting team
• Facilitate management and employee understanding of payroll procedures
• Monitor payroll and improve the process through daily checks and follow up with management to ensure accuracy of all punches
• Process payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises, etc.) and system upgrades
• Review and improve payroll policies and procedures
• Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
• Collaborate with accounting team, liaise with auditors, and manage payroll tax audits
• Act as the main point of contact for all benefits administration in Paylocity
• Work closely with benefit broker to ensure all benefits information is communicated in a timely fashion
• Conduct quarterly benefits audits and ensure monthly benefit reconciliation with the Finance Team
• Oversee and facilitate Open Enrollment
• Handle all ACA filing through Paylocity
  
  

Ongoing

• Fulfill all worker’s compensation claims, unemployment claims and any mandatory government/census reporting
• Conduct quarterly HR Compliance audits
• Maintain current knowledge and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
• Oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems
• Audit, correct and maintain all employee records, employee communication forms and general business practices
• Support managers with coaching, progressive discipline and employee action forms for their team as needed
• Manage the administrative function of Apres Cru’s recruiting efforts, including managing all job postings, handling the physical set up of all Open Calls, manage the Applicant Tracking System, and keep all recruiting information up to date for accurate trend reporting
• Oversee and enforce consistent corrective action process and employee relations
• Implement and oversee performance management process for all locations
• Maintain close relationships with all restaurant and corporate employees and serve as a point of contact for HR and benefits related questions
• Maintain an open-door policy for all employees as a resource and manage employee hotline
  
  

Core Competencies

• Distilling complex concepts into approachable, impactful communications, tools, and processes
• Foreseeing, adapting to and proactively offering solutions to common business challenges
• Understanding and analyzing the organization’s current state and communicating and prioritizing opportunities for improvement
• Leading, inspiring, and influencing team members
• Strong knowledge of HRIS/HRM, health care and 401k benefits administration, unemployment insurance and worker’s compensation etc.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management, organizational, strategic thinker, and multitasker
• Exhibit grace under pressure
• Thrive in a fast-paced, independent, entrepreneurial environment
• Self-driven, results-oriented
  
  

Experience and Education

• 3 years’ accountability for HR function in generalist role in a restaurant/hospitality company
• Familiar with navigating HR Compliance and Laws in multiple states and jurisdictions including New York, California, and Illinois
• Experience managing a high volume of time-sensitive administrative tasks
• Familiarity with HR principles including, but not limited to, wage and hour compliance, claims handling, employee relations, payroll processing, discipline and separation, training, and benefit administration
• Exceptional MS office skills, business and financial acumen, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s in human resources, hospitality management, business administration or equivalent degree
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR or other related certification preferred
• Master’s in HR preferred
  
  

Additional Skills and Responsibilities:

• Possess excellent strategic planning skills, with an emphasis on delivering, executing and assessing action plans
• Experience with risk analysis and preemptive risk mitigation
• Proactively communicates to managing partners
• Excellent time management, organizational, strategic thinker and multi-tasker
• Analytical and organizational skills, as well the ability to define and effectively solve and deal with a variety of changing situations
• Creative problem solving skills
• Passion for exceptional hospitality, food, and beverages
• Ability to multitask and exhibit grace under pressure
• Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Self-driven, results-oriented
  
  

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