Determining staffing needs. ...Creating a recruitment strategy. ...Screening resumes. ...Performing interviews. ...Coordinating interviews. ...Conducting company assessments. ...Finding the best candidates. ...Challenging biases.

Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.Performs other duties as assigned.

2020 – Current BBQ Holdings (Famous Daves) NJ HeadquartersHuman Resources ManagerManages the general HR needs of ~200 employees across 7 unitsHands on manager who “does it all” in an organization drastically streamlined due to COVID. Picks up operations and admin tasks as well, as neededOversee recruitment efforts, hiring over 50 peopleManage onboarding, benefits admin, training, exit interviews, unemployment claims, etc. Built back morale when senior leadership turned overTaught food safety course to get 15 – 20 people their food safety licenses

2018 – 2020 Le Pain Quotidien Inc.  New York, NYDistrict manager/Acting HR ManagerOversaw 6 units, ran mass hiring fairs weekly, built successful teamsPartnered with Corporate to build a structured inventory program. Taught team how to execute against itConducted neighborhood watch daysResponsible for P&L’s, inventory, hiring, training, retention and customer service Maintained general HR responsibilities. Key investigator in suits (customer/employee complaints, harassment, etc.)Ensured that all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting restaurant operations and employees are adhered to. Maintained a grade A with the NYS health department