Specialist, HR, New Hire Support
About The Position
The Specialist, HR, New Hire Support serves as the central point of contact for new hires as they transition into the company and is responsible for new-hire-related functions in unit-based kitchens. The role coordinates and facilitates orientations, kitchen and work-area tours, introductions to key staff and management, mentor assignments and follow-up, initial training assignments, performance feedback, and employee assessments. The specialist works as a team member with Operations management and performs other duties as assigned by HR management and the Unit GM. The position is onsite in Newark, New Jersey, and is a three-month temporary assignment. It is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, with one of several possible schedules between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The work schedule varies and includes 25% off-shift work. The work involves an office setting, frequent exposure to heat and cold, frequent walking through the unit, and extended periods of standing, sitting, and speaking.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Strong people skills.
- Ability to communicate with all levels, from frontline employees to senior management.
- Ability to facilitate learning and document using the Windows Office Suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in an office setting with frequent exposure to heat and cold, frequent walking through the unit, and long periods of standing, sitting, and speaking.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year college degree preferred; four-year degree is a plus.
- Experience in human resources, training, or organizational development preferred.
- Staffing agency experience, mass hiring experience, and/or business administrative support experience will be considered.
- Airline or commercial kitchen experience is a plus.
- Experience working in a labor/union environment is a plus.
- Experience with an applicant tracking system such as Taleo is a plus.
- PHR certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Schedule, coordinate, facilitate, and document orientations.
- Conduct kitchen and work-area tours.
- Introduce new hires to key staff and management.
- Assign mentors and document and follow up on mentor-program activities.
- Ensure new hires receive their first two weeks of training assignments.
- Coordinate the new-hire performance review and feedback process.
- Lead and document the new employee assessment program.
- Work as a team member with Operations management.
- Perform other duties as assigned by HRM, SHRM, and the Unit GM.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
