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HR Specialist

Richmond, VA

  • Corporate & Field Support

  • Salaried

Job Description

The HR Specialist provides support to Human Resources and operational managers, to complete day to day field HR activities and ensure successful roll out of HR initiative to the business. Additionally, this role will be responsible for providing support to managers and employees regarding HR policies and practices, researching concerns, and making recommendations that promote positive employee relations. The main area of responsibility is to serve as a resource to management and employees in solving day-to-day workplace matters.

Job Responsibilities

  • Resolve general employee relations issues; provide direction and recommendations to all levels of leadership, ensure fairness and consistency of policy and practice.
  • Assist with tracking and administrating recognition program!
  • Provide data and information as needed for investigations in partnership with HR Managers
  • Coordinate all leave of absence cases to include general administration, comprehensive case
  • management, and compliance with all related policies and employment laws.
  • Review dashboard metrics daily to optimize efficiency and ensure work is completed in
  • accordance with service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Assist with HR projects and initiatives as the need arises; audit SharePoint site to ensure
  • information is current and accessible.
  • Lead and coordinate the Annual Performance Review process for front line associates in
  • partnership with management
  • Assist with hiring, on-boarding, and training new associates
  • Connect with a third-party administrator for worker’s compensation, FMLA, and Short-Term
  • Disability and leave.


At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years in Human Resources preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and planning skills
  • Strong English verbal/written communication skills
  • A high level of guest service and an eye for detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft office programs
  • Experience taking care of a large employee population preferred
  • Bilingual Preferred

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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.

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