HR Generalist – Operations

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Job Description

At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper restaurants, is seeking a Field HR Generalist to join our team.  This position is based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing a wide range of HR support and guidance on human resource initiatives. 

Essential Key Functions Include: 

• Supports leadership and employees.
• Ensures completion and compliance of HR required training (reporting, follow up, etc.) for area of responsibility.
• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.
• Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Becomes a trusted advisor in all areas of HR including talent acquisition, compensation, organizational effectiveness, training and development, etc.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Handles all exit interviews, including involvement in termination conversations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of HR generalist experience e.g. employee relations, labor law, recruiting or other areas of Human Resources
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred
• HR Certification a plus

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Able to build relationships with and quickly understand, assess, and respond to the unique needs of all levels of business partners.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be proactive and resourceful.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials and communications as well as develop and deliver polished presentations.
• Strong organization and detail orientation with ability to manage projects and timelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Limited travel as needed.

#diversity #inclusion #culture

                                                              #Diversity #Equity #Culture

The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas is the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza brands and virtual kitchen concept, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings.

As the place where half a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, Chuck E. Cheese's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play and is the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid. Committed to providing a fun, safe environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid Check. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $19 million schools through its fundraising programs. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighbor-hood pizzeria feel and "pizza made fresh, families made happy" culture.

Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. Created in 2020, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings offers a distinct, customized eating experience outside of a restaurant environment that amplifies classic pizza and wings and operates out of 400 ghost locations nationwide. The Company and its franchise operate a system of nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues, with locations in 47 states and 17 foreign countries and territories. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com, pasquallyspizza.com, and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

* * *

At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identify, gender ex-pression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.