Aramark Hiring for Regional Human Resources Manager – Higher Education Job at East Providence, RI Full Time

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About Higher Education

When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, Aramark is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry – people who aren’t afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.

Duties include employee relations, operational issues and special projects. You will identify and resolve actual and potential employee issues through analysis of performance appraisals, counseling, coaching sessions and dispute resolution. The Senior HR Manager will provide professional consultation and support to front line managers and employees in areas such as employment, benefits, career management process, and performance management. Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to customer needs.
• Assists department management in determining staffing needs. Recommends and implements recruiting, hiring and retention strategies for unit.
• Reviews resumes and screens appropriate applicants. Facilitates interview process. Conducts reference checks on potential employees. Ensures new hire paperwork is processed.
• Counsels employees relative to transfers, promotions, terminations and various work items.
• Ensures unit complies with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines concerning human resources (i.e., Federal and State Minimum Wage Laws, Affirmative Action, Immigration Reform Control Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, FMLA, ADEA, ADA etc.).
• In conjunction with regional human resource staff, may respond to charges of discrimination. Meets with the appropriate individuals in an effort to resolve the case under investigation. Attends all necessary hearings as a representative for the company.
• Supervises payroll, Human Resources, and administration clerical staff.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and delivery of new and existing training programs.
• Provides guidance and counsel to District Manager as needed.
• Conducts exit interviews with employees.
• Ensures payroll is submitted to Payroll Department. Monitors employee’s time away from work (i.e. vacation days & paid time off). Monitors employee’s hours worked. Ensures overtime is paid according to state and federal laws.
• May work with benefits staff in administration of benefit plans and policies. Ensures Schedule Of Coverage (SOCs) is correct for the unit. May assist unit staff in resolving complex benefit problems. Completes open enrollment at unit level in a timely manner.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal regulations. Works with risk management staff in developing district specific programs. Ensures all accidents and injuries are reported to the appropriate parties.
• Maintains compliance with Aramark’s standards of operation, client and within Aramark’s Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports necessary to regulations and codes.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; preferable in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5-7year’s experience in a Human Resource Generalist role required.
• This is a high profile position where the HR Manager will need to be comfortable working with and presenting monthly reports to Client Senior Leadership.
• This is a hands-on, fast paced environment which will require an individual with experience working with with multiple managers across multiple locations.
• Heavy recruiting, employee relations and dispute resolution experience required.
• Requires current hands-on experience with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulatory compliance and laws.
• Candidates experienced with restructure, change management.
• Knowledge of Kronos or similar electronic payroll system preferred.
• Position requires 50% travel.