Human Resources Manager

Position Title: Human Resources Manager  

Pay 14  

Reports To:

Salary: 95,000 - 105,000

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Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in various cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

The business savvy candidate will proactive leader with demonstrated passion, drive & motivation to create value through direct and personal impact on the business. Demonstrated success in innovative People Leadership, be self- directed, flexible, and highly motivated with high-personal ethical standards. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is looking for a new challenge and opportunity to be part of USE’s Virtuous Cycle of Enlightened Hospitality.

The great things you will be doing

Drive the continual evolution and execution of Union Square Events People Leader-focused strategy that modernizes our People Leadership strategies focused on Communication, Engagement, Learning and Development strategies that help employees navigate their work environment, while positively impacting overall employee, customer, and client experience; Works directly with Union Square Events business leaders, setting the highest quality and service standards; will encourage, empower, train, develop team members to be their best in their career. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Has oversite to the Virtuous Cycle of Enlighted Hospitality People leader engagement strategies in alignment for meaningful workplace experience for all.
• Sets framework and measurement of the role of the leadership that ensures the success of our programs and talent, employee experience using measurable achievements to accountability structures -Maintains KPI’s dashboard.
• Partner, coach, mentor key business team members by ensuring People Leader standards are in place for success; Train Managers as effective role models, facilitate important conversations around empathy, compassion, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Ensure consistent and effective implementation of learning & development platforms across the business; Maintain open communication with leadership regarding Centers for Excellence activity. Present on People activities during meetings. 
• Meet regularly with Associates for feedback sessions and Town Hall Communications of people activities. 
• Design, develop and deliver training courses and workshops, including but not limited to, leadership development and performance improvement
• Propose learning solutions to address performance gaps
• Talent Management with intention succession planning for frontline associates to leadership pathways and professional development opportunities for all staff including internal mentorship programs
• Partner with Talent Acquisition with focus on diversifying talent pipelines and develop an insights-driven plan for diversity recruitment, Grow “ready now” bench

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of accomplishments, be forward-thinking and eloquent, be able to quickly gain credibility based on performance and personal interpersonal skills. This individual must understand that the culture is value driven, and highly entrepreneurial. This person must be a strong leader with proven strategic abilities, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work at the highest levels of an organization while relating well to the general workforce.

• Bachelor's degree and minimum five + years of experience in People/Human Resources Leadership, Employee Engagement Training, Talent Management, Development, and Learning. Labor relations experience is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience in luxury business setting; Management/People experience within the hospitality industry a plus
• Excellent stand–up delivery and facilitation skills that drive key learning outcomes and empower application beyond the classroom; Dynamic, self-motivated individual who is comfortable speaking in large groups and with all levels of management
• Strategic problem solver, business partner, facilitator of change and ability to effectively evaluate and resolve path forward with emotional intelligence. 

Apply to Union Square Events today!

Union Square Events is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:   1315041

Union Square Events  

JANANN LIBERMAN  

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