Summary:

The Sr. HR Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and managing the day-to-day activities of Human Resources and works closely with HR professional staff as a resource for supporting Ignite employees, supervisors and leadership team.  This position must maintain good working relationships with all components and diverse people of Ignite Restaurant Group including other Ignite entities.  This position also requires the ability to work with outside vendors, consultants and governmental agencies.

Job duties:

• Supervise receptionist, conduct performance assessments, take disciplinary action as necessary, develop, coach and/or mentor; recommend salary adjustments, schedule and approve overtime.
• Oversee HR Solutions mailbox
• Manage day-to-day operations of Human Resources, e.g., workflow, phone coverage, problem-solving
• Identify and communicate problematic issues appropriately to management staff of Human Resources and Ignite Leadership Team. 
• Assist with compensation programs
• Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings for SVP
• Manage day-to-day issues of American Express travel program
• Work with hotels/car rental agencies regarding rates
• Arrange meetings such as HR leadership team, department team meetings and RSC all employee meetings 
• Provide meeting planning assistance for General Manager conferences and board meetings. Logistical support includes selecting appropriate hotel, negotiating contract, selecting food/beverage and arranging for audio visual support 
• Help insure department goals are accomplished by tracking progress/results (HR scorecard)
• Prepare and distributes meeting agendas and meeting minutes
• Analyze operating practices and procedures; develops recommendations to improve efficiency
• Maintain & updating corporate organization chart, department contact lists and crisis communication plans (disaster planning/business continuity)
• Prepare, compose and initiate correspondence, presentations and reports
• Oversee office supplies & equipment ordering (monitor spending)
• Process department invoices
• Manage Field Relocation program
• Post HR forms/policies/jobs to the company intranet
• Maintain confidential files for SVP
• Insure that department files are maintained according to retention requirements, are retrievable and current
• Complete SVP expense reports
• Assist SVP with department budget monitoring/management
• Manage the dining card program
• Coordinate temporary help

Education and related work experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work related experience
• Six years plus related experience.
• Restaurant company experience preferred
• Knowledge of human resources programs, principles and practices preferred

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Proven ability to problem-solve using creativity, analytical and reasoning skills and good business judgment. 
• Strong initiative
• Independent judgment & self reliance
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written
• Strong organization and prioritization abilities in a constantly changing environment
• Proven attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications