Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Reports to :
Market President

Job Type: Full-time

FSLA:
Exempt

Founded by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group LP (formerly Flynn Restaurant Group) is the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. Flynn Group owns and operates more than 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs across Applebee's, Arby's, Taco Bell, Panera, Pizza Hut, Wendy's, and Planet Fitness brands spanning 44 states, and Australia, generating $4.6 billion in sales and employing more than 75,000 people.

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Flynn Group | Applebee's owns and operates over 460 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in 24 states. With annualized sales of over $1.3B and over 26,500+ employees, Flynn Group | Applebee's is the largest franchisee in the Applebee's system, and the largest U.S. casual dining franchisee. Flynn Group | Applebee's is a part of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States.

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Under the direction of the Market President, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will be the main HR contact for their area. The HRBP maintains management staffing levels, ensures management development, and advises on disciplinary action for management and hourly employee issues. Working with the Director of Human Resources, the HRBP ensures compliance with employment law and Company policies for all restaurant operations employees in their assigned market.

• Ensures excellent candidate flow through the use of web-based job boards, referral programs, or other advertising and manages sponsored postings
• Conducts first interview and manages the entire interview process to hire or rejection
• Conducts reference and background checks on management candidates
• Facilitates in person New Hire Orientation for all management hires
• Coordinates new managers' training programs and monitors initial progress
• Maintains applicant database

• Audits hourly employees' files annually
• Ensures performance reviews occur at all levels
• Conducts or facilitates Staff Scans and Upward Evaluations
• Responds to employee issues / hotline calls
• Advises GMs on terminations and discipline actions, assists with creating documentation
• Assists Area Directors with manager documentation and terminations
• Assists with in person investigations, collect statements, reviews videos and all facts
• Assists with unemployment documentation and hearings via remote calls/videos or in person as needed
• Collects statistics and documentation for EEO claims

• Conducts in person and on camera Management Development classes
• Presents training topics in person and on camera at GM & AM meetings and retreats
• Ensures completion of required training according to state and local laws

• Attends in person AD staff meetings
• Participates in monthly HRBP conference calls on camera
• Attends and/or facilitates all-store meetings in person as needed
• Assists with hourly recruitment at the restaurant level

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Has the ability to participate in multiple time sensitive projects
• Strong commitment to excellent hospitality
• Has excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Highly organized and able to work with and direct others
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to travel within their assigned market and be present in the restaurants

• May require a bachelor's degree in HR, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources department with various generalist duties and responsibilities. SHRM certification a plus.
• HRIS software experience preferred. SAP and Workday knowledge a plus.
• Experienc…