Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Flynn Taco Bell joined Flynn Group in 2013 with the acquisition of 76 restaurants, growing over threefold to become the world’s third-largest Taco Bell franchisee. Our success thrives on the talent and dedication of our team. We foster an inclusive, supportive workplace where every employee’s ideas and contributions are valued. As one of Flynn Group’s seven premier brands, founded by Greg Flynn in 1999, we are the world’s largest franchise operator. Flynn Group owns and operates iconic brands, including Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness. Our mission is to be the top operator for each brand, guided by our core values: Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.

Under the direction of the Director of Operations or Market President, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve our markets in the surrounding 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Management Recruiting

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

Generalist Duties

• 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, assist with creating documentation
• Assists Area Directors with manager documentation and terminations
• Assists with investigations, collect statements, reviews videos and all facts
• Assists with unemployment documentation and hearings
• Collects statistics and documentation for EEO claims

Training

• Conducts Management Development classes
• Presents training topics at GM meetings and AM retreats
• Ensures on-line harassment training and ServSafe Certification

Miscellaneous

• Attends AD staff meetings
• Participates in monthly HRFM conference call
• Attends all-store meetings as needed
• Assists with hourly recruitment at the restaurant level

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Professional SHRM certification a plus.

Skills and Requirements

• Has the ability to participate in multiple time sensitive projects.
• Strong commitment to excellent customer service
• Has good 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
• HRIS software experience preferred. SAP knowledge a plus.
• Experience supporting employees in a multi-unit environment, or operations management preferred.
• Must live within geographic area being supported; ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend, holiday, and/or evening, as required; ability to accommodate the likelihood of a variable work schedule from week to week; travel within assigned area and throughout the organization as requested; driving on company business (requires valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage meeting or exceeding state requirements for property damage and bodily injury).

Perks for Our Employees:

• Competitive salary
• Profit Sharing / Bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Paid vacation
• Auto and Cell Allowance
• Flexible Schedule

Employment Factors & Physical Activity

• Must provide proof of legal U.S. work status upon hire.
• Role involves occasional bending, lifting, reaching, carrying, and stooping.

The Human Resources Business Partner performs essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests for accommodations, supported by medical documentation if needed, should be directed to Flynn Taco Bell. This job description may not encompass all duties, and additional tasks may be assigned to meet business needs. Flynn Taco Bell, LLC reserves the right to modify this description at any time. Employment is at-will, allowing termination by either party at any time. Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact us. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!