Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Tacodeli • Austin, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) role involves providing HR guidance and support to restaurant management and operations. The HRBP will work closely with management and employees to enhance work relationships, boost morale, and improve productivity and retention. This role serves as the primary contact for all benefit-related inquiries, including deductions, enrollments, and reconciliations, as well as recruiting. The HRBP will also provide interpretation and guidance on HR policies, participate in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs, and partner with accounting on payroll matters such as deductions, PTO, new hires, and terminations. Additionally, the HRBP will analyze trends and metrics to develop HR solutions, manage employee lifecycle changes, resolve complex employee relations issues through thorough investigations, and maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements to reduce risks and ensure compliance, partnering with the legal department as needed. The role also involves providing day-to-day performance management guidance, identifying training and executive coaching needs, and assisting with workers' compensation claims. A key aspect of the role is proactively focusing on safety and collaborating with the HR Director on strategies for a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) Preferred
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The capability to apply discretion and sound judgment in managing complex processes, decisions, and handling sensitive information.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA) and the ability to appropriately spot employment risk issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to balance multiple assignments

Nice To Haves

• Composure: The ideal candidate needs to be cool under pressure. Does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough. Is considered mature. Can be counted on to hold things together during tough times. Can handle stress. Is not knocked off balance by the unexpected. Doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked. Is a settling influence in a crisis.
• Conflict Management: The ideal candidate steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Reads situations quickly. Good at focused listening. Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
• Approachability: The ideal candidate is easy to approach and talk to. Spends the extra effort to put others at ease. Can be warm, pleasant, and gracious. Is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others. Builds rapport well. Is a good listener.
• Informing: The ideal candidate provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization. Provides individuals with information so that they can make accurate decisions. Is timely with information.
• Dealing with Paradox: The ideal candidate can act in ways that seem contradictory. Is very flexible and adaptable when facing tough calls. Can combine seeming opposites like being compassionately tough, stand up for oneself without trampling others, and set strong but flexible standards. Can act differently depending upon the situation. Is seen as balanced despite the conflicting demands of the situation.
• Ethics & Values: The ideal candidate adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times. Acts in line with those values. Practices what he/she preaches.

Responsibilities

• Consults with restaurant management and Ops, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Serve as the point of contact for all benefit questions, deductions, enrollments, reconciliations, recruiting, etc.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Partner with accounting on payroll, including deductions, PTO, new-hires, terminations, etc.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage employee changes, terminations, and other employee lifecycle changes.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Maintain positive relationships with managers and employees and serve as an HR Business Partner for change and understanding of HR and Company policies.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to restaurant management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Assist with on-the-job injury and workers' compensation claims.
• Must be proactive on safety and work with the HR Director on strategies for enforcing a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Starting pay: $70,000 with a 10% quarterly performance bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, & Supplemental options
• 401k enrollment with company match (eligible after 1 year of service)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 (eligible after 1 year of service)
• Casual work environment – celebrate your authentic individuality
• Leadership development opportunities – we aim to promote from within our organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed