HUMAN RESOURCES SR. MANAGER (Onsite) - LOS ALTOS, CA

Position Title: Human Resources Sr. Manager  

Salary: $145000 - $165000 / year

What makes Epicurean click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the Epicurean difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Working as the Human Resources Sr. Manager, you will provide field and corporate support with an emphasis in associate relations, front line associate recruitment, training and diversity. You will contact expert regarding policies, procedures and programs to these areas. The human resources department conducts screening and interviewing applicants; monitoring HR module of payroll system; ensures orientation of new employees; administering employee benefit programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build A Strong Bench
• Research and recommend job applicant resources
• Researches and implements Employee Rewards Programs
• Provides job candidates by screening, interviewing, and testing applicants; notifying existing staff of internal opportunities; maintaining personnel records; obtaining temporary staff from agencies.
• Supports the Payroll Process and Provide payroll system  reports to Senior Management and District Management as needed
• Administers Vacation, Leaves of Absence and assists with Benefits as needed, other programs by advising employees of eligibility; providing application information; helping with form completion; verifying submission; notifying employees of approvals or denials.
• Monitors of unemployment claims by reviewing claims; substantiating documentation; requesting
•  Compass legal counsel review.
• Maintains human resources records in PeopleHub by recording the Organization Chart to budget with CFO, new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, merit increases, tracking vacation, sickness, and personal time.
• Research employment laws, utilize legal resources and apply as needed to Epicurean Group Disciplinary Process with Senior Management.
• Orients new employees by providing orientation information packets; reviewing company policies; gathering withholding and other payroll information; explaining and obtaining signatures for Compass benefit programs.
• Documents human resources actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Provide Payroll and HR Professional Announcements and communications to the field as needed.Investigates and advises management in appropriate resolution of associate relations issues.
• Makes recommendations to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations as is needed.
• Supports internal customer survey and associate satisfaction interpretation/feedback process.
• Attend Operational meetings to increase HR visibility, conduct classroom training, provides assistance and implement account HR initiatives.
• Provides support and tools to unit management to build relations and make presentations at schools, organizations, community associates and job fairs regarding the organization and opportunities.
• Supports SSC sector and provides direct assistance and support in critical markets.
• Identifies critical needs areas and takes appropriate steps to rectify problems.
• Coordinates and conducts new hire orientation and management training related to this area.
• Conducts HR Assessments and reports back to Senior Management
• Prepares and presents HR related topics at Field Operations Workshops for HR Training and Development.
• Regularly conducts HR related training (i.e.: Sexual Harassment, Progressive Discipline, HR 101).
• Supports Preferred Employer objectives and HR business plan by attending and participating in operational meetings.

Basic Qualifications

• Administrative Writing Skills, Professional