Field Human Resources Business Partner

NJ Sites

Applegreen is an Irish owned and run company that operates in the USA – with further growth and acquisitions planned for the next 5 years. We also operate in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. Applegreen is proud to be the largest Travel Plaza Operator in these territories with exciting growth ahead in the USA. We operate global brands such as Starbucks, Shake Shack, Burger King, Chic Fil A, Dunkin to name a few.

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for aligning, advising and consulting with the food and beverage business leaders and managers to drive people initiatives including recruiting & hiring, training, employee relations, retention, performance management and compliance. The HRBP collaborates with Operations leaders on assessing and anticipating HR-related needs and developing and delivering needed talent solutions for 20 Travel Plaza sites throughout New Jersey.

We offer…

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match up to 4%
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits
• And an AMAZING team of people to work with!

The candidate we seek will be responsible for:

Recruiting & Hiring

• Partner with District Managers and Site Managers on developing and executing productive recruiting strategies
• Develop, coordinate and participate in local hiring initiatives and events (job fairs, college recruiting, job fairs)
• Lead recruiting and hiring of District Managers and other Regional operations roles including sourcing candidates, interviewing, managing hiring and onboarding process
• Ensure effective hiring practices are in place and followed
• Coordinate recruiting campaigns for new restaurant openings
• Assist new hires through the onboarding process
• Review background checks

Training

• Facilitate on-boarding/orientation programs
• Develop, implement and evaluate operational and people-related training programs to address regional and local needs, including the development of training materials and facilitating training sessions

Employee Relations & Retention

• Promote a positive and productive environment by coaching and advising managers and employees on conflict resolution, complaints and performance issues
• Diagnose root causes; conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations and recommend appropriate actions
• Identify retention trends and opportunities by conducting stay interviews and exit interviews

Talent and Performance Management

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Analyze human resources data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Lead the region’s talent planning including workforce planning, talent reviews, and succession planning

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor law requirements and state legislation
• Provides guidance and interpretation for HR-related policies and procedures

The ideal candidate must possess the following

• Minimum of 3 years in a Human Resources business partner role; preferably in a multi-unit retail or food service environment working directly with senior leadership, store managers and employees.
• Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, and engagement, compensation practices, performance management, training, diversity initiatives and compliance
• Experience recruiting and hiring as well as building successful end-to-end scalable hiring programs
• Strong employee relations experience, including experience managing complex issues and investigations
• Ability to establish and maintain positive rapport and working relationships with all levels. Demonstrated ability to influence and coach business leaders and employees
• Excellent planning, project/time management, organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and convey information clearly and concisely
• Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and regulations
• Ability to think strategically and adapt to changing business needs
• Ability to analyze information to recommend resolutions to complex problems and strategic challenges
• Ability to analyze information/data, identify trends, and recommend solutions to enhance processes, influence behavior, or improve outcomes
• Strong knowledge of employment-related local/state/federal regulations
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and/ or SHRM certification preferred
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP/HRIS
• Ability to travel to all sites within the assigned region

Interested applicants please send your resume.

Applegreen

Come grow with us!

Applegreen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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