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Job Summary:

The HR Generalist at Jack's Family Restaurants is a key member of our Human Resources team, responsible for providing support in various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance. This role requires a well-rounded individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Staffing:
  • Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with HR Business Partners, the Talent Acquisition Team, and hiring managers to understand staffing needs
  • Assists the Talent Acquisition Team and Area Supervisors with job fairs as needed
  • Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available roles and the needs of Jack's Family Restaurants
  • Assists with job posting and advertisement processes
  • Screens applications and selects qualified candidates
  • Schedules interviews for the hiring managers as needed
  • Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with both managers and hourly team members
• Employee Relations:
  • Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR Business Partner
  • Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed
  • Acts as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns
  • Mediates and resolves employee conflicts, addressing issues in a fair and consistent manner
  • Helps implement employee engagement initiatives around our company values to foster a positive work environment
• Performance Management:
  • Assists with the quarterly performance review process, providing feedback and support to managers and employees
• HR Compliance:
  • Stays current on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (specifically labor laws)
  • Ensures Jack's Family Restaurants' HR policies and procedures are being followed in the field
  • Conducts internal audits to monitor and enforce compliance
• HR Administration:
  • Assists in HR-related administrative tasks as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Restaurant experience required
• Position is based at our Corporate office in Birmingham, AL, but does require some overnight travel
• Ability to create and implement sourcing strategies for recruitment for a variety of roles
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn iCIMS and other Applicant Tracking Systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion