People and Culture Manager

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Company: Zuma

About Us:

Zuma brings a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya style of informal eating and drinking. Co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002, Zuma has 15 venues globally, 9 seasonal locations, and several new locations in the pipeline. Featuring modern Japanese cuisine that is authentic but not traditional, the menu showcases a variety of dishes from its three kitchens: The main kitchen, the sushi counter, and the robata grill.

Summary:

We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual who has proven multi-state HR Management experience preferably working in the restaurant industry. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in all areas of Human Resources including but not limited to Labor Law Compliance, Training and Development, Employee relations, Recruitment, Benefit Administration, and Employee Engagement. This is an onsite position that will be based at one of our Zuma locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works closely with the management team providing HR support and guidance.
• Oversee multiple locations.
• Must be versed in Federal, State, and local Laws specifically in New York City and Boston.
• Help create recruiting and retention strategies.
• Manages and streamlines candidate onboarding and induction.
• Assist with implementing company policies and HR initiatives.
• Perform general day to day HR administrative tasks.
• Completes new hire paperwork & I9 process during the on-boarding of new employees.
• Supports management with coaching/counseling conversations and issuing corrective actions as needed.
• Remain focused on compliance and Wage & Hour guidelines and policies.
• Facilitate HR training classes.
• Respond to unemployment claims.
• Complete employment verifications as needed.
• Workers Compensation
• Benefit Administration
• Manage attendance records.
• Conduct exit interviews.
• HR Reporting
• Maintain employee records.
• Conduct employee investigations.

Requirements/Qualifications:
• Previous luxury restaurant, hotel, or hospitality Human Resources Management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field of study or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is preferred.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), or other relevant industry certification such as SHRM is desired.
• Knowledge of performance management, compensation, and benefits principles, practices inclusive of leaves (LOA)
• Possess coaching and influencing skills to establish credibility and trust with the team.
• Demonstrated knowledge with HRIS and ATS systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of US and state specific labor laws
• Day shift. However, must be willing to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Must operate with a high degree of confidentiality.

• Must have solid business acumen; problem solving skills, and exhibit high emotional intelligence, influence and strategic thinking skills.

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills required of employees so classified. The Company reserves the right to modify or deviate from the duties, functions, responsibilities, and skills required of employees in this job.