Meritage Hospitality Group is seeking a Sr. HR Generalist to join the team!

What You’ll Do:

As Senior HR Generalist you are an integral part of the Human Resources team, responsible for supporting the Director of Human Resources in creating and executing Human Resources policies and programs that support the Company employees in multiple locations and lines of business. The projects will vary and support Recruiting, Compliance, Risk and Training. The Sr HR Generalist will act as the business partner to the Restaurant Service Center, supporting our individual contributors at our Grand Rapids office.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Partners with the Director of Human Resources to manage assigned departmental projects supporting Operations, Talent Acquisition, Training, Compensation and Benefits and Employee Experience. Sr HR Generalist acts as the project manager for projects as assigned.
• Facilitates the Performance Snapshot process, including design, training, analytics and action planning process. Manages the data, communication and follow up in partnership with the HRBP group.
• Works with Director of HR to determine needs for data and analytics supporting HR initiatives. In partnership with Financial Analysts- Develops, monitors and utilizes data to drive Organizational People Results
• Supports the compliance needs of the HR team by acting as a liaison for Risk Management and HR Process teams as needed. Manages Policy change needs. Maintains updated policies. Project lead for change management related to policy. Updates, develops and maintains handbooks in partnership with the Director of HR and Director of Legal.
• Works with HR leadership and others to design, develop and create job profiles for all roles and maintain updates. Manages the job profiles in Workday. Creates process improvements related
• Acts as the HR Business Parter for the Restaurant Service Center individual contributors, providing development, Employee Relations, and engagement support as needed
• Partners with the Office Manager to support onboarding, exit, stay and check in interview process. Participates in onboarding and orientation as HR partner.
• Participates in the background check adjudication process as assigned
• Assists with the creation and implementation of effective training and development programs to meet SOP requirements, skill proficiency and developmental needs across the organization.
• Supports additional projects and HR related assignments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Expect From You

The Human Resources team at Meritage is made up of dedicated, hard-working individuals who exemplify the core values of Meritage. This team has high expectations for themselves and anyone who desires to join them. They also have a lot of fun together and truly enjoy working with one another. It is a team where excellence is expected and accomplishments are celebrated. To join this team, you’ll need to demonstrate the same high standards. You’ll also need the following qualifications:

• Working Knowledge of HR Concepts and Federal, State and local employment laws
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethics
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines and easily adapt to changing situations in a fast paced environment
• Effective interpersonal communication, customer service, teamwork, listening, problem solving, decision making and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees and present information in an easy to understand manner
• Experienced in Microsoft word, PPT, Excel, Canva, Workday preferred

What You Can Expect From Us

As a member of Meritage, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive base salary and bonus plans
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Meal discounts at all Meritage affiliated restaurants
• Plus various additional perks and benefits

What You Can Expect From Us

Meritage Hospitality Group, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is one of the nation’s premier restaurant operators with more than 375 restaurants operating in 16 states. We are one of the largest Wendy’s franchisees and own and operate 7 Taco John's. In addition to quick service, we have developed West Michigan casual dining concepts Stan’s Tacos and Morning Belle. Each of our concepts deliver a distinct dining experience for our guests and a work environment rich with opportunity for our approximately 11,000 team members.

At Meritage, we are Inspired by Opportunity and Achieve Success Through Service. We live by our five Core Values – Uncommon Hospitality, Run It Like You Own It, Collective Genius, The Sky is the Limit, and We Love What We Do. In the past five years, we have doubled in size and will continue to grow with Wendy's, further development of our Morning Bell, and new growth with Taco John's in up to 6 states.

Now is the time to join!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion is at the heart of our business.

Official applications for employment must be submitted via MeritageCareers.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion is at the heart of our business.

Official applications for employment must be submitted via MeritageCareers.com.