HR Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we’re crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Come join our expanding team that is located in Birmingham, MI and has a growing presence in Nashville and play a meaningful role in continuing ELIA’s legacy of creating unique opportunities and iconic experiences!

Job Summary

We’re seeking a results driven HR Manager to lead human resources across our 500+ employee hospitality group with operations in Detroit and Nashville. You will be responsible for building efficient HR systems, making sure our team members are supported and things running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll work closely with managers and team members across our restaurants handling everything from hiring and benefits to workplace questions.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

· Lead full-cycle recruiting for both hourly and salary positions within the restaurants and corporate office.

· Oversee onboarding and ensure compliance with hiring protocols including background checks, eligibility verifications, and reporting.

· Facilitate annual performance review processes for restaurants and corporate and support development plans.

· Continuously provide constructive feedback to leadership to support growth.

· Maintain accurate HR records and team member personnel files using Human Resource Information Systems.

· Foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment through effective communication, conflict resolution and employee engagement initiatives

· Address employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters in a fair and compliant manner.

· Act as a company communication correspondent for team members. Develop, update, and communicate HR policies with team members and managers while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational needs.

· Manage employee benefit programs, educate team members on benefits and address benefit-related inquiries.

· Ensure the HR Inbox is being managed by HR team and inquiries are being addressed in a timely manner.

· Conduct background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

· Gather information and respond in a timely manner to unemployment claims.

· Ensure company compliance with ADA, FMLA, EEO, AAP regulations.

· Assist with any additional tasks and projects as assigned by the company.

What We Expect of You

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

Your success with us requires these qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Human Resources is preferred.

· 5 years of experience in a human resources function.

· Preferably experience working within the restaurant or hospitality industry.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably Paycor.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations.
• Competence in using job posting platforms such as Indeed, Harri and LinkedIn.

Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

At ELIA, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You’ll also receive competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, participation in our 401(k) program, and a generous paid time off policy. Additionally, this role will be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Work Environment

We’re a bold and imaginative team with a proven record. Our robust team has extensive subject matter expertise and cohesive team chemistry in every facet of our business. We’re strategic-planners and boundary-pushers in the best possible way. It’s important to our culture to have fun while also exceeding everyone’s expectations.

This is a full-time position working in an office environment that is as unique and iconic as our business model. You will typically work Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work is conducted in person at the corporate office.

Physical Requirements

At ELIA, we are all about setting you up for success! The physical demands described here are representative of those you must possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

This is primarily an office role that requires you to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time although standing in, and moving between, work areas may be required. You will need to be able to operate a computer and other office productively machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, for a significant part of each day. This role frequently requires you to move around our office or our other properties. This role occasionally requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. You will also need to be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit various properties and meeting sites and communicate effectively in person, before groups, and over the telephone.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.