HR Specialist Details

HR Specialist

Flynn Restaurant Group Corporate - Independence, OH

Employment Type : Full-Time

HR Specialist

Company Background

Flynn Restaurant Group (FRG) was started in 1999 as the owner and operator of eight Applebees in Washington State.

Since then the company has grown at over 30% a year, added five additional leading brands in Taco Bell, Panera, Arbys, Pizza Hut, and Wendys, and has become the largest restaurant franchise and one of top 20 largest foodservice companies in the United States.

Today, through its six wholly-owned subsidiaries, Apple American Group, Bell American, Pan American, RB American, Hut American and Wend American Group, FRG owns and operates over 440 Applebee's, 280 Taco Bells, 130 Panera cafes, 360 Arbys, 930 Pizza Huts, and 190 Wendys representing $3.5 Billion in Sales and directly employing almost 73,000 people in 44 states.

Going forward the company plans to continue its aggressive growth by building and acquiring additional restaurants as well as opportunistically expanding into other brands and businesses.

Flynn Restaurant Group Support Center

Our mission at the Support Center is clear we provide ever improving support to enable our operators to focus on running premier restaurants.

We value our 200+ team members and are committed to setting clear expectations, rewarding and appreciating their contributions and helping them reach their full potential.

We look for people to join our team who think beyond themselves and consider the overall business, that want to Own it and take a Whatever it Takes attitude in all they do!

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Specialist works with the HR Director and the local management team providing a high level of Human Resources services that include employee engagement, supporting performance management, employee relations, onboarding new hires, and serving as the building Office Coordinator and will help with event planning and special projects. The HR Specialist will be a point of contact for management and employees within the Cleveland Support Center and, spend a significant amount of time interacting with employees at all levels. In this role, you can expect a diverse set of duties and responsibilities that will allow you to highlight your skills within the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• With support from the HR Director, serves as the primary HR contact for leadership and employees to address all employee related needs in the Cleveland office.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR Director.
• Assists with HR and Support office Budget, invoices, and reconciling corporate credit card.
• Creates, maintains, and updates all Support Team Organizational charts and publishes monthly.
• Maintains our subscriptions and updates our compliance poster vendor, GovDocs, with any additions, changes to the company portfolio.
• Coordinate all office activities, monthly team meetings, outings, events, celebrations and works with the HR Director on the actual implementation.
• Handles all office coordination and facilities maintenance (in suite repairs) for the Cleveland, OH office.
• Handles Tuition Reimbursement and administers PC Purchase program
• Provides Administrative support to the HR Director and SVP of HR.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self-Starter!
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and establish strong interpersonal connections at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Whatever it Takes Attitude & Excellent sense of Humor!

Education and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least 1-2 years of human resource generalist experience required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification a plus.

Why Work for Flynn?

Flynn Restaurant Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules
• Company Outings
• Dining Discounts
• PC/Laptop Purchase Assistance
• On-Site Fitness Center
• On-Site Daycare
• On-Site Cafe
• FUN Work Environment!

The Flynn Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Brand: Flynn Restaurant Group Corporate
Address: 6200 Oak Tree Blvd, Ste. 250 Independence, OH - 44131
Property Description: 2002 - Support Center - OH
Property Number: 1002