NEW! HR Generalist (Payroll/Benefits)

Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
Restaurant
Food Manages Others :  No Job Type :  Human Resources
Admin - Clerical
Restaurant - Food Service Education :  High School Experience :  At least 3 year(s) Travel :  Up to 50% Post Date :  6/21/2012 Contact Information Fax : 214.377.4211  Description

Company Overview

Come Hungry! Leave Happy!

Join an American icon as we move into our next 50 years! IHOP is recognized across the country as a dining destination for family, friends and special occasions. In the midst of a shrinking economy and closed restaurants, IHOP continues to grow and prosper. As the largest franchisee, ACG Texas is committed to growing the brand within Texas and creating more special destination restaurants. In 2009, we built and opened 7 restaurants and have one under development right now! Our aggressive growth plan means that we are looking for dynamic and guest service oriented individuals to join our team!

ACG Texas has defined our next stage of growth with three things: Recognition, Coaching and Guest Service. We believe in providing a workplace that is balanced, fun and will drive continued personal development. While we are a 24/7 environment, we work hard to staff our overnight shift with people that love the “nightlife".

Our people are our greatest assets.  Join us and Come Hungry! STAY Happy!

There is something to be said about being a part of something that continues to get better and better each day.  Check us out! We are confident you will want to be part of the adventure!

With 62 IHOP locations across Texas, including major markets such as DFW, Houston, & Austin, and multiple locations in El Paso, Amarillo, Waco, Hillsboro, and College Station, we committed to grow our presence throughout the state of Texas.

We offer:
Paid Vacation  
Bonus Opportunity
Low cost Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Local Paid Training 

Primary Accountabilities:

Strong in payroll & benefits 

Payroll & Benefits:

First point of contact with Payroll Systems. Maintain positive working relationships with Netchex/ROSnet team. Manages categories of Change of Status documents, including: Vacations, Pay in lieu of vacation payments, promotions, demotions, raises. Ensures appropriate payroll documentation for processing  Responsible for managing Payroll system security and setting up or removing users. Responsible for coordination of leave management, including FMLA and Lost Time incidents. Participates in benefits administration to include coordinating initial enrollment, submitting required documents to plan administrator. Answer general insurance questions. Creates new hire folders for RSC and Field Management personnel. Ensures required documentation is provided. Creates HRIS reports designed to support enhanced Retention and Restaurant Operations.

 

Building People Capability:

Conducts full-cycle recruiting efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel; maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment; Works in conjunction with field team, Regional Directors, Area Directors, and General Mangers to make hiring decisions. Assists and participates in employee relations functions such as dispute resolution, discipline, communications, etc., ensuring a positive morale. This includes handling telephone calls, complaints and questions as needed. Handles employee relations counseling and exit interviewing. Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Advises Area Directors and General Managers and makes recommendations with consideration given to legal requirements, and policy adherence. Conducts focus groups, culture surveys, and quality circles to be proactive in resolving issues. Has a consistent read on the attitudes and climates of each of the restaurants in their region. Support Coaching Culture through regular field visits with Area Directors and Management teams. Coaches, maintains and champions the Manpower planning and internal promotion processes. Maintains Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database. Measures and manages retention and turnover objectives.  Ensures that turnover goals are effectively communicated and that annual turnover reduction targets are achieved.  Collaborate with Field Training Manager and Operations to ensure compliance with Safety policy and procedure.

 

Compliance:

Supports compliance with legislative requirements, including reporting and posting.  Ensures compliance of pay programs with legislated requirements, such as wage and hour law, equal pay legislation, etc. Support design and implementation of pay and performance programs. Present training including: I9, hiring, interviewing, recruiting techniques, etc. as required by the company. 

 

Relationship Management:

Provides value and business insight to discussions with ACG Texas’ management teams. Builds solid working relationships across the company and at all levels within the organization. Act as a coach and business partner to field operators.  RequirementsPosition Specifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources, or equivalent work experience strongly preferred. Three to five years experience as a generalist, including management or hands-on experience in all of the following areas; payroll & benefits, recruiting/staffing, employee relations, employment law, company culture development, training, compensation, and benefits. Proficient PC experience with business and database applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Restaurant industry experience preferred. PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of federal and state labor regulations, benefits, wage and hour laws, and EEO regulations. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Strong problem solving skills. Proven leadership skills with an ability to function with a multi-cultural organization.



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