Human Resources Manager

Locally Grown Restaurants; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Locally Grown Restaurants is seeking an HR Manager to oversee human resources for multiple restaurants and the administrative company. The role includes planning and evaluating employee relations, benefits, payroll, and compliance across all locations.

The position leads a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant while managing budgets, vendor contracts, and HR programs to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional HR experience, preferably in restaurants.
• Experience administering payroll, benefits, and 401k plans.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state HR regulations and reporting.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and investigative skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR functions across multiple restaurants and a corporate admin unit.
• Manage Payroll & Benefits Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.
• Maintain HR budgets and vendor contracts; ensure billing accuracy.
• Administer FMLA, leave programs, and year-end tax reconciliations.
• Lead onboarding, benefits administration, and staff training on HR policies.
• Ensure EEO, OSHA, 1095s, and reporting compliance.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Recruiting

Benefits administration

Payroll & tax

Compliance

Budgeting

Management communication

Education

HR-related degree

Tools

Paycor

MS Word

MS Excel

HRIS

QuickBooks

Google Apps

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for maintaining and enhancing human resources for multiple restaurants and an administrative company by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations policies, programs and practices. This position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all HR functions, recruiting, benefits, payroll and tax accounts, and compliance.

Operations

• Manages the Payroll & Benefits Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, directing work as needed
• Manages HR vendor relationships and ensures accuracy of billing and execution of established contracts (payroll platform, insurance brokers, etc.)
• Creates and maintains HR budget (this includes the HR budget items for all restaurants as well as the administrative HR budget)
• Administers FMLA and other leave programs to ensure state and federal compliance
• Conducts regular audits of all HR related Quickbooks and Restaurant365 accounts; also responsible for year-end reconciliation of said accounts
• Completes quarterly tax audits and oversees the correction of any necessary errors
• Manages all new hire onboarding procedures and practices
• Administers all employee benefits programs to include Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k plans
• Works to proactively educate the staff of HR and safety-related issues
• Maintains compliance with all annual reporting, including but not limited to EEO, Non-discrimination, OSHA 300, and 1095s
• Maintains the company's WOTC program
• Ensures all legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal and state requirements, conducting investigations when necessary, and maintaining records
• Maintains all staff and management policies, procedure handbooks, and employment documents
• Maintains business performance metrics relevant to HR, such as turnover and retention rate
• Responds to all harassment or discrimination concerns; drives investigation of said concerns and ensures appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Maintains work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions in the office and at the restaurants
• Maintains recruiting, interviewing, and evaluation programs as well as training managers on candidate selection
• Maintains all personnel files and coordinates regular audits to ensure accuracy
• Is available to managers for policy guidance and review, such as disciplinary action
• Maintains all business insurance contracts, including general liability and workers' compensation; this includes filing claims, reporting loss runs, and obtaining and evaluating renewals
• Assists restaurant management with employee coaching and development, discipline, and mediation
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, salaried position requiring a minimum of 45 hours per week during normal business hours.

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to communicate, write and understand English
• At least 5 years professional experience in human resources management, preferably in restaurants
• Human resources related degree preferred
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Experience with Paycor preferred
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, HRIS, Quickbooks, and Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Drive)