SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST - SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY (100% ON SITE)

Compass Group • Fairfield, CT

135d

About The Position

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you. Working as a Senior HR Generalist for Chartwells Higher Education you will support numerous Human Resource functions to meet strategic, tactical and administrative Human Resource objectives. The Senior HR Generalist will work 100% on site at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT and will be responsible for the HR functions and support for a complex union account. The ideal candidate for this position will have senior level HR Generalist experience in the Hospitality or Retail Food Service industry. This is NOT a remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred.
• Three plus years human resources generalist experience required; management experience a plus.
• HR experience at a large, multi-unit organization required.
• Previous experience as part of a centralized HR environment, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills; advanced skills preferred.
• Content-knowledge regarding employment law, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Experience in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Experience responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Strong presentation skills required.
• Training certification a plus (i.e. Zenger-Miller, Stephen Covey, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Company HR related policies are applied consistently.
• Objectively coaches associates and management through complex and difficult issues.
• Provides guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action.
• Assists with on-site investigations.
• Oversees MyOpportunity for hourly recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintains and coordinates associate recognition programs.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
• Regularly runs and/or reviews HR activity reports.
• Supports internal customer survey and associate engagement survey interpretation/feedback process.
• Attends department manager meetings to increase HR visibility, conducts classroom training, provides assistance and implements HR initiatives.
• Reviews any request for pay increases or other status changes to ensure internal equity and consistency.
• Processes status change forms.
• Prepares, coordinates and presents HR related topics and other HR related training.
• Acts as the diversity champion by leading assigned tasks and corporate diversity activities including diversity recruiting, retention and promotion goals.
• Assists in the creation of Personal Development Plans, as appropriate, for associates.
• Participates in the Annual Performance Appraisal process.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees