Director of Human Resources Job at Swensons Drive-In Restaurants, Akron, OH

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  • Swensons Drive-In Restaurants
  • Akron, OH

Job Description

Description

Director of Human Resources

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources will lead all HR strategy and operations, including talent acquisition, training and development, compensation, compliance, and employee relations. This role ensures the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent while positioning the company as an employer of choice.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Develops and oversees recruiting, interviewing, and selection processes.
  • Provides managers with guidance on candidate selection and succession planning.
  • Designs job descriptions, evaluates organizational structures, and forecasts staffing needs.
  • Manages terminations, exit interviews, turnover reporting, and feedback collection.

Training & Development

  • Leads onboarding, orientation, and leadership training programs.
  • Works with Operations to enhance Manager Training Program (MTP), bench strength, and succession planning.
  • Monitors and evaluates training effectiveness, ensuring objectives are met.
  • Creates systems to identify talent gaps and build targeted development programs.
  • Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

  • Establishes competitive pay structures, bonus programs, and benefit plans.
  • Oversees payroll and annual benefits enrollment.
  • Ensures programs are cost-effective, motivating, and aligned with company goals.
  • Manages HR budgets and compliance with ACA and other benefit-related regulations.

Employee Engagement & Recognition

  • Leads culture, recognition, and morale programs for all employees.
  • Plans corporate events and develops recognition programs for managers and hourly staff.

HRIS & Compliance

  • Oversees HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and reporting.
  • Develops and enforces HR policies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness.
  • Ensures compliance with all employment laws and regulations (OSHA, EEO, ERISA, ACA, etc.).

Employee Relations

  • Acts as an ambassador of company culture and values.
  • Investigates and resolves employee concerns fairly and objectively.
  • Builds trust as a listener, advisor, and problem solver.
  • Continuously evaluates HR structure to improve efficiency and growth opportunities.

Strategic Leadership

  • Partners with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
  • Advises on the people impact of long-term planning and new initiatives.
  • Continuously studies and applies HR best practices to strengthen the organization.

We Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Complimentary Swensons lunch on workdays

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Requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
  • 5+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or restaurants.
  • Strong expertise in recruiting, employee relations, and organizational development.
  • Proven success in supporting business performance and financial results.
  • High integrity, guest-oriented philosophy, and passion for mentoring and developing others.

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