Job Description

Villa Restaurant Group (VRG) is a dynamic, growing restaurant company committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to our Guests. Our passion for exceptional guest experience is matched by our dedication to creating an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace for our 2,000-plus team members, in approximately 100 locations in eleven states. We are seeking a visionary and strategic Vice President of Human Resources to lead and manage all aspects of our HR functions, supporting the company's continued growth and success. This position is based at our Corporate Office in Morristown, NJ.

This position is the champion of our culture and should be a role model of our Core Values: Integrity, Family Hospitality, Passion, Innovation, and Success and will regularly visit restaurant locations to represent VRG and the Human Resources Department.

SUMMARY DUTIES

The Vice President of Human Resources will be a key executive leader, responsible for overseeing and executing human resources, health/welfare, safety, and union relations programs and strategies across the organization ensuring that the company's workforce is aligned with its mission, vision, and goals. This individual will need to have the ability to collaborate with others in a fast-paced, multi-location and high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership and Strategy :

• Partner with the executive team to develop and execute the company's human resources strategy and policies in alignment with the overall strategic business goals.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the HR and Operations team to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Talent Acquisition and Development :

• Lead efforts to attract, retain, and develop top talent, including creating programs for succession, employee engagement, training and career development.
• Champion leadership development initiatives and succession planning to build strong internal leadership capabilities.

Employee Engagement :

• Develop and implement employee engagement programs to enhance morale, productivity, and retention.
• Address employee relations matters, ensuring a fair, transparent, and respectful environment. Evaluate, design, and implement employee training programs designed to develop current team members to future leaders.
• Develop effective employee communications through leadership development, company Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), location postings, our accounting / scheduling system, to communicate matters related to HR policy, restaurant operations, local regulation, and employee celebration.
• Lead initiatives to promote and inspire a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected while developing and maintaining programs that enhance work-life balance, employee well-being, and overall job satisfaction.

Labor Relations

• Oversees labor relation strategy, collective bargaining, and proactive practices, working with operational leaders and outside labor attorneys.
• Partner with an employment attorney on any claims of harassment, discrimination, unlawful terminations, or any other employment matters.

Compensation, Benefits, and Compliance :

• Oversee the company’s human resource and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness within the industry, and providing the ability to attract top talent that aligns with company goals.
• In addition to employee benefits, this position will oversee VRG’s property and casualty and worker’s compensation insurance programs to limit exposure.
• Will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations
• Design effective total rewards programs to increase employee engagement, retention, and performance.

HR Operations and Analytics :

• Monitor HR metrics and leverage data to drive decision-making.
• Manage HR technology platforms to streamline HR processes and ensure seamless workflows across departments.
• Regularly review and update HR policies and procedures to maintain alignment with industry best practices.

Employee Health and Safety :

• Responsible for company safety program designed to minimize employee accident and injury programs
• Manages worker compensation insurance costs and reserves and establishes company Key Performance Indicators for risk minimization.

VRG Advocate

• Represent VRG with local industry and community groups to build company/brand awareness, and build relationships with industry lobbyist groups to stay ahead of trends and government requirements.
• Partner with industry associations such as the National Restaurant Association and the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association building a presence and participating in industry functions and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Prior experience in a unionized environment, with proven experience in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and talent management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster a positive workplace culture that aligns with company values.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

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