Senior HR Manager - Aramark Nexus

Aramark; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site housing

Job summary

Aramark Nexus in Texas is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to partner with site leadership on staffing, employee relations, policy and compliance, and housing support where applicable. You will lead an HR team, drive workforce planning, oversee onboarding, training, and HR operations for the location.

The role requires strong business acumen, fair employment practices, and the ability to manage benefits, investigations, recruitment strategy, and housing programs for project staff as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• PHR/SPHR certification required.
• Demonstrated experience in employment and recruiting functions.
• Experience supporting employee housing programs is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong multi-tasking ability, with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work event-based hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals supporting the site.
• Lead positive employee relations efforts across the location.
• Drive talent management practices on-site, including goal planning, performance reviews, year-end merit planning, coaching, counseling, and succession planning.
• Conduct annual review of compensation plans for hourly employees.
• Lead internal and external recruitment strategy for the site.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and federal/state HR-related regulations and requirements.
• Communicate benefits, policy, and other HR-related changes to employees.
• Train and coach management/supervisory staff on interviewing, hiring, performance reviews, counseling, diversity, discipline, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate with the broader HR team on corporate-level projects and initiatives.
• Track and report required HR metrics (e.g., diversity, local labor market data, turnover).
• Maintain accurate and compliant electronic and paper employee records.
• Participate in site-level objective setting.
• Lead resolution of employee relations issues and conduct workplace investigations as needed.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives as required.
• Represent the company at job fairs and campus recruiting events, including local culinary schools.
• Oversee the onboarding experience, with a focus on building a strong hospitality culture.
• Develop and implement programs to reduce turnover.
• Partner regularly with the General Manager & VP to address HR priorities and issues at the site.
• Oversee tracking of training records and hourly employee paperwork; maintain audit-ready employee files.
• Support employee housing operations as applicable, including coordinating housing policies, occupancy/eligibility administration, resolving housing-related employee concerns, and ensuring compliance with applicable housing regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic HR

People leadership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior HR Manager - Aramark Nexus

Information at a Glance

Job Description

The Senior Human Resources Manager is a strategic and hands-on HR partner responsible for all aspects of the employee lifecycle at the location, including staffing, employee/labor relations, policy and compliance, and — where applicable — employee housing support. This role uses strong business acumen to partner confidently with the on-site management team on HR strategy, workforce planning, and general operations.

The Senior HR Manager is responsible for delivering an exceptional level of service through influence, sound judgment, and effective prioritization, while ensuring all employees are treated fairly and consistently in accordance with federal and state employment law, and that all employees receive training required by corporate, state, and federal guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals supporting the site

• Lead positive employee relations efforts across the location

• Drive talent management practices on-site, including goal planning, performance reviews, year-end merit planning, coaching, counseling, and succession planning

• Conduct annual review of compensation plans for hourly employees

• Lead internal and external recruitment strategy for the site

• Ensure compliance with corporate and federal/state HR-related regulations and requirements

• Communicate benefits, policy, and other HR-related changes to employees

• Train and coach management/supervisory staff on interviewing, hiring, performance reviews, counseling, diversity, discipline, and regulatory compliance

• Participate with the broader HR team on corporate-level projects and initiatives

• Track and report required HR metrics (e.g., diversity, local labor market data, turnover)

• Maintain accurate and compliant electronic and paper employee records

• Participate in site-level objective setting

• Lead resolution of employee relations issues and conduct workplace investigations as needed

• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives as required

• Represent the company at job fairs and campus recruiting events, including local culinary schools

• Oversee the onboarding experience, with a focus on building a strong hospitality culture

• Develop and implement programs to reduce turnover

• Partner regularly with the General Manager & VP to address HR priorities and issues at the site

• Oversee tracking of training records and hourly employee paperwork; maintain audit-ready employee files

• Support employee housing operations as applicable, including coordinating housing policies, occupancy/eligibility administration, resolving housing-related employee concerns, and ensuring compliance with applicable housing regulations

• Other duties as assigned

About Aramark Nexus

Aramark Nexus supports large-scale workforce communities and complex projects in locations where housing, dining, facilities, and essential services are critical to keeping people and operations moving. Our teams bring together Aramark’s experience and resources with an entrepreneurial approach built for fast-moving, high-growth environments.

A career with Nexus offers the opportunity to help build something from the ground up. Team members work in unique operating environments, take on meaningful responsibility, and have opportunities to grow as Nexus expands into new projects and markets. If you enjoy being part of a team that moves quickly, solves problems, and takes pride in delivering a great experience for the people we serve, Nexus offers a different kind of Aramark career.

Location and future on-site housing

This position will support a new project located nearHereford, Texas, within driving distance of bothHereford and Amarillo. Additional details regarding the specific work location will be shared with candidates as they move through the hiring process.

As the project develops,free on-site room and board is planned to become available. This will include housing and meals provided at no cost, creating an option for employees who prefer to live closer to the worksite rather than commute each day. Additional information about housing, availability, amenities, and timing will be provided as those services become available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in a Human Resources role
• PHR/SPHR certification required
• Demonstrated experience in employment and recruiting functions
• Experience supporting employee housing programs a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Strong multi-tasking ability, with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Willingness to work event-based hours, including evenings and/or weekends

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 athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .