Human Resources Associate

Benefits: We have among the best pay and benefits in the restaurant business:

• Our health insurance is among the best in the industry and we cover 100% of health, dental and vision.
• 15 paid days off each year + paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave for qualifying employees.
• Free meals at Pluckers.
• Discount programs for theme parks, concerts, and more
• A real opportunity for advancement that is only limited by you.

Pluckers is based in Austin and has been named the Best Restaurant to Work for five times and has finished in the Top 25 Businesses Overall to Work for by the Austin Business Journal. 

About Us:

Pluckers is a 30+ unit restaurant chain based in Texas. We plan to continue to aggressively grow in Texas and throughout the United States over the coming years.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists HR Director and HR Manager with various research projects and/or special projects such as implementation of new HR processes, data entry, audits, or changes within the HRIS Platform.
• Performs recruitment activities as assigned such as evaluating and scheduling candidates for select positions.
• Reviews and communicates restaurant staffing needs from available information and reports to management, and adjusts advertising as directed.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests, questions, and verifications.
• Coordinates management of employee files, store shipments, and other clerical functions.
• May periodically conduct background checks and reference checks.
• Assists or prepares correspondence and performs other duties as required and assigned.
• Supports the HR team during peak hiring periods and acts as a substitute for administrators as needed.

Hours & Work Environment

• Full-time, Monday-Friday.
• This role is based in our Austin office.

Requirements

• 1+ year of customer service or restaurant experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must have computer skills and the ability to learn an HRIS system. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and understand Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional presence; superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills.
• Good punctuation, spelling, grammar, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.