Kura Sushi
Employee Relations Specialist - Houston, TX/Irvine, CA
Kura Sushi, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. We are an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant chain serving up the ultimate eater-tainment dining experience with a combination of premium ingredients, advanced technology, and affordable prices to create a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi dining experience.
Come join the Kura Krew!
We have and exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our growing team. The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the Employee Relations Manager in the day-to-day administration of the Employee Relations Dept. within the Human Resources Dept. at Kura Sushi USA. The duties include maintaining human resource related records, ensuring Company policies and regulations are administered, assisting with investigations, and administration/coordination of human resources-related programs. Building favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
The selected hire will reside in the Irvine, CA or Houston, TX area. Irvine, CA hire will work a hyrbrid office schedule and must be able to commute to the office on in office days. Houston, TX hire will work remotely from their home office and will travel as necessary. The selected candidate will need to work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
Bilingual in Spanish is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Respond to all employee issues concerns at the restaurant level in a timely manner.Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner.Consistent follow-up with all employee issues and concerns as assigned.Completes all filings in timely manner.Updates the case management system, Navex - Ethics Point regularly.Maintains employee corrective action forms and files on the Company Share Drive.Prepares termination packets, including termination letters and collecting final wage calculations from the Payroll Dept.Administers terminations of employment as needed.Assists employees with a variety of HR related matters and concerns.Assists Employee Relations Manager or Senior HR leadership with investigations and employee complaints.Must be able to identify violations of Company policies, procedures, and guidelines swiftly and accurately.Must schedule and conduct investigation meetings and interviews with current employees as requested.Assists Employee Relations Manager or Senior HR leadership by collecting information to support investigations.Maintains data entries in multiple excel spread sheets.Must be able to effectively communicate Company policies, procedures, and guidelines to a variety of restaurant employees.Advises and trains employees in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing employee grievances and conflicts.Supports administrations of Company training programs.Supports Employee Relations Manager or Senior HR leadership with the developing strong labor/management relations, compliance with internal policies and procedures, including internal complaint processes and State, Federal, and local regulations.Ensures Restaurant Managers receive timely notices of HR postings and HR correspondence.Assist in researching and auditing HR compliance including forms, labor law posters, and Company policies.Supports the Operations Department with multiple HR related projects.Supports other departments within Human Resources when needed.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Above average ability to use personal computer for the Microsoft Office Suite of Products, data entry in the case management system and excel spreadsheets, and the Company Share DriveAttention to detail and accuracy regarding time and organizational managementRequires extensive customer service skillsMust be able to exhibit emotional intelligence when working in a variety of situationsMust be able to set personal thoughts, feelings, or convictions aside if necessary to ensure the Company goals and objects are metRequires the ability to multi-task and handle stress in a fast-paced working environmentAbility to foster and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of management, office staff, and restaurant personnelAbility to apply basic skills relative to office administrationMust possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of othersRequires the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.Requires two - four years of clerical or administrative experience. College experience, Bachelor's or Associates degree, is preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Requires knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products and ability to learn multiple data entry platforms, including Navex and ADP.Requires the ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.Requires knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence/paragraph structure, and formatting.Requires experience working in or training in Human Resources, working with ADP Workforce Now, and using Microsoft Office Suite products on a regular basis.Bilingual in Spanish is required.
PAY RANGE: $28.00 - $30.00/hr. DOE.
Come join the Kura Krew!
We have and exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our growing team. The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the Employee Relations Manager in the day-to-day administration of the Employee Relations Dept. within the Human Resources Dept. at Kura Sushi USA. The duties include maintaining human resource related records, ensuring Company policies and regulations are administered, assisting with investigations, and administration/coordination of human resources-related programs. Building favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.
The selected hire will reside in the Irvine, CA or Houston, TX area. Irvine, CA hire will work a hyrbrid office schedule and must be able to commute to the office on in office days. Houston, TX hire will work remotely from their home office and will travel as necessary. The selected candidate will need to work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
Bilingual in Spanish is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Respond to all employee issues concerns at the restaurant level in a timely manner.Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner.Consistent follow-up with all employee issues and concerns as assigned.Completes all filings in timely manner.Updates the case management system, Navex - Ethics Point regularly.Maintains employee corrective action forms and files on the Company Share Drive.Prepares termination packets, including termination letters and collecting final wage calculations from the Payroll Dept.Administers terminations of employment as needed.Assists employees with a variety of HR related matters and concerns.Assists Employee Relations Manager or Senior HR leadership with investigations and employee complaints.Must be able to identify violations of Company policies, procedures, and guidelines swiftly and accurately.Must schedule and conduct investigation meetings and interviews with current employees as requested.Assists Employee Relations Manager or Senior HR leadership by collecting information to support investigations.Maintains data entries in multiple excel spread sheets.Must be able to effectively communicate Company policies, procedures, and guidelines to a variety of restaurant employees.Advises and trains employees in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing employee grievances and conflicts.Supports administrations of Company training programs.Supports Employee Relations Manager or Senior HR leadership with the developing strong labor/management relations, compliance with internal policies and procedures, including internal complaint processes and State, Federal, and local regulations.Ensures Restaurant Managers receive timely notices of HR postings and HR correspondence.Assist in researching and auditing HR compliance including forms, labor law posters, and Company policies.Supports the Operations Department with multiple HR related projects.Supports other departments within Human Resources when needed.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Above average ability to use personal computer for the Microsoft Office Suite of Products, data entry in the case management system and excel spreadsheets, and the Company Share DriveAttention to detail and accuracy regarding time and organizational managementRequires extensive customer service skillsMust be able to exhibit emotional intelligence when working in a variety of situationsMust be able to set personal thoughts, feelings, or convictions aside if necessary to ensure the Company goals and objects are metRequires the ability to multi-task and handle stress in a fast-paced working environmentAbility to foster and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of management, office staff, and restaurant personnelAbility to apply basic skills relative to office administrationMust possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of othersRequires the knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.Requires two - four years of clerical or administrative experience. College experience, Bachelor's or Associates degree, is preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Requires knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products and ability to learn multiple data entry platforms, including Navex and ADP.Requires the ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.Requires knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence/paragraph structure, and formatting.Requires experience working in or training in Human Resources, working with ADP Workforce Now, and using Microsoft Office Suite products on a regular basis.Bilingual in Spanish is required.
PAY RANGE: $28.00 - $30.00/hr. DOE.