SENIOR MANAGER LABOR RELATIONS AND HR- UK HOSPITALITY - COMPASS GROUP - LEXINGTON, KY

Compass Group•Lexington, KY

17h

About The Position

The Senior HR Manager supports a range of human resources functions to meet strategic, tactical, and administrative HR objectives. The role requires effective communication with senior management and support departments. The position is part of Compass Group's partnership with the University of Kentucky, an integrated services collaboration spanning campus, healthcare, and athletics programs.

Requirements

Five or more years of human resources generalist experience.
Management experience.
Knowledge of employment law, policies, procedures, and programs.
Experience 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure Company HR-related policies are applied consistently.
Coach associates and managers objectively through complex issues and advise managers on appropriate disciplinary action.
Assist with on-site investigations.
Oversee hourly recruitment and onboarding.
Maintain and coordinate associate recognition programs.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Run or review HR activity reports regularly.
Support the interpretation and feedback process for internal customer and associate engagement surveys.
Attend department manager meetings to increase HR visibility, conduct classroom training, provide assistance, and implement HR initiatives.
Review requests for pay increases and other status changes for internal equity and consistency, and process status change forms.
Prepare, coordinate, and present HR topics and other HR-related training.
Lead assigned diversity tasks and corporate diversity activities, including diversity recruiting, retention, and promotion goals.
Assist associates with creating Personal Development Plans, as appropriate.
Participate in the Annual Performance Appraisal process.