CAVA Hiring for Human Resources Business Partner Job at New York, NY Full Time

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

At CAVA + Zoes Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us.

The Core Values:

POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to change someone’s day for the better.

TRANSPARENCY – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.

HUMILITY – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.

FANATICISM – We are passionate about our mission and turning every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.

THOUGHTFULNESS – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.

The Role!

As a strategic business partner to Regional Directors, Regional Leaders, Area Leaders, The Human Resources Business Partner helps achieve brand and financial goals by influencing and advising how to maximize our greatest asset, our people! The HRBP is an ambassador of people management practices and a driver of change who leverages their influence and partnership skills to enhance CAVA + Zoës Kitchen as a “Great Place to Join, Learn, Grow and Stay.” Their successful partnerships are built by influencing and advising restaurant leaders to focus on people first. They are advisors, advocates, ambassadors, counselors, developers, facilitators, models, promoters and stewards.

Responsibilities

Effectively balances business partner responsibility with employee advocacy and builds a positive employee relations culture and work environment

Acts as a change agent/leader and culture steward

Collaborates with HR and Learning & Development partners to execute enterprise-wide programs and solutions that meet business needs

Implements plans and actions to improve employee engagement and manager effectiveness, and foster inclusion

Champions and supports Human Resources service delivery processes

Consult with all levels of field management on a variety of HR areas and provide useful guidance

Work closely with talent acquisition managers to ensure the region is efficiently recruiting exceptional talent

Assist with facilitating succession planning to ensure the region is proactively planning ahead to avoid talent shortages and that a bench of capable talent exists

Partner with field management and training to ensure all employees are progressing in the company’s various training and development programs

Work cross-functionally to identify and develop HR solutions that will ultimately improve business results through lowering turnover, increasing retention, developing high-performing coworkers, etc.

Provide timely and valuable consultation on performance management and employee relations issues

Respond to ad-hoc requests and inquiries to support business leaders in a timely manner

Accountable for multiple HR projects from beginning to end and for using efficient project management methodologies and tools, as appropriate

The Skills!

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

At least 5-8 years’ experience in Human Resources required

Multi-unit retail/restaurant/hospitality background required

Strong critical thinking skills with methodical approach to problem solving

Skilled at executing plans, project management, dealing with ambiguity and adapting to rapid change

Makes good decisions in a timely manner, based upon mixture of analysis, experience and judgment

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

High sense of urgency

Multi-task and prioritize work with competing deadlines.

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred

Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus

Ability for travel up to 50% is required

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods

Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail

Must be able to push and pull up to 35 pounds

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally

Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

Benefits at CAVA?

Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentive

Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*

Free CAVA food

Casual work environment

The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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