Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner 

Reports to: Market President  

Job Type: Full-time 

FSLA: Exempt 

Company Background - Flynn Group 

Founded by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group LP (formerly Flynn Restaurant Group) is the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. Flynn Group owns and operates more than 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs across Applebee’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness brands spanning 44 states, and Australia, generating $4.6 billion in sales and employing more than 75,000 people. More information is available at www.flynn.com.

Company Background - Flynn Applebee's

Flynn Group | Applebee’s owns and operates over 460 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in 24 states. With annualized sales of over $1.3B and over 26,500+ employees, Flynn Group | Applebee’s is the largest franchisee in the Applebee’s system, and the largest U.S. casual dining franchisee. Flynn Group | Applebee’s is a part of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. More information is available at www.flynn.com/applebees.

Position Description 

Under the direction of the Market President, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will be the main HR contact for their area. The HRBP maintains management staffing levels, ensures management development, and advises on disciplinary action for management and hourly employee issues. Working with the Director of Human Resources, the HRBP ensures compliance with employment law and Company policies for all restaurant operations employees in their assigned market. 

This specific position will cover our Southern California market which includes 26 Applebee’s locations from San Diego to Victorville. After the role is filled and the HRBP is settled into the role, the market will also include our 8 locations in the Las Vegas, NV area.

Management Recruiting 

* Ensures excellent candidate flow through the use of web-based job boards, referral programs, or other advertising and manages sponsored postings

* Conducts first interview and manages the entire interview process to hire or rejection 

* Conducts reference and background checks on management candidates 

* Facilitates in person New Hire Orientation for all management hires 

* Coordinates new managers’ training programs and monitors initial progress

* Maintains applicant database 

Generalist Duties 

* Audits hourly employees’ files annually 

* Ensures performance reviews occur at all levels 

* Conducts or facilitates Staff Scans and Upward Evaluations 

* Responds to employee issues / hotline calls 

* Advises GMs on terminations and discipline actions, assists with creating documentation 

* Assists Area Directors with manager documentation and terminations 

* Assists with in person investigations, collect statements, reviews videos and all facts 

* Assists with unemployment documentation and hearings via remote calls/videos or in person as needed

* Collects statistics and documentation for EEO claims 

Training 

* Conducts in person and on camera Management Development classes 

* Presents training topics in person and on camera at GM & AM meetings and retreats 

* Ensures completion of required training according to state and local laws (i.e. online harassment training, ServSafe Certification, Heat & Illness training, Workplace Violence training, etc.) 

Miscellaneous 

* Attends in person AD staff meetings 

* Participates in monthly HRBP conference calls on camera

* Attends and/or facilitates all-store meetings in person as needed 

* Assists with hourly recruitment at the restaurant level 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

* Has the ability to participate in multiple time sensitive projects 

* Strong commitment to excellent hospitality 

* Has excellent communication skills - verbal and written

* Highly organized and able to work with and direct others 

* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

* Ability to travel within their assigned market and be present in the restaurants 

Desired Skills and Experience  

* May require a bachelor's degree in HR, or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Human Resources department with various generalist duties and responsibilities. SHRM certification a plus. 

* HRIS software experience preferred. SAP and Workday knowledge a plus. 

* Experience supporting employees in a multi-unit environment, or operations management preferred. 

Physical Standards: 

The employee is responsible for performing the essential responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee should notify Flynn Applebee's of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation. This job description may not list all duties for this position and the employee in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs. Flynn Applebee's reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Flynn Applebee's may terminate employment at any time.

Perks for our employees: 

* Competitive salary 

* Profit Sharing / Bonus 

* Medical, dental and vision insurance  

* 401(k) plan with a company match 

* Paid vacation 

* Auto Allowance

* Cell Phone Allowance

Additional Position Requirements: 

This is a hybrid role where the HRBP works from a home office with the expectation that they will be in person in their markets and restaurants at least 3 days per week. Must live within geographic area being supported; ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend, holiday, and/or evening, as required; ability to accommodate the likelihood of a variable work schedule from week to week; travel within assigned area and throughout the organization as requested; driving on company business (requires valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage meeting or exceeding state requirements for property damage and bodily injury). 

Why Work for Flynn Applebee's? 

Flynn Applebee's is a growing franchise that offers stability, opportunity for advancement as well as a great environment, training and benefits. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential.