HR Generalist

This growing hospitality company in Brooklyn is looking to add their first HR dedicated hire to the team. As the HR Generalist you will play a critical role in building and formalizing the HR function, ensuring compliance, streamlining processes, and supporting employees. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's HR infrastructure from the ground up while working closely with senior leadership.

Client Details

This organization is a start up in the retail/hospitality sector with an employee population under 50 people. They're very creative, innovative, and collaborative.

Description

• Establish and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws; develop and implement company HR policies and procedures.
• Manage payroll and benefits in collaboration with the company's PEO, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a great employee experience.
• Lead efforts to digitize HR processes, implement an HRIS, and establish efficient record-keeping and reporting structures.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees, addressing HR-related inquiries and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Develop structured onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Partner with leadership on hiring needs, job descriptions, and recruitment strategies.
• Support the development of employee training initiatives to enhance engagement and retention.

Profile

• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in hospitality, retail, or a similar fast-paced industry.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience managing payroll and benefits, ideally with a PEO.
• Familiarity with HRIS and a passion for process improvement and digitization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• A hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Job Offer

• $70-80K annually based on experience
• Hybrid work model (3 days a week from home)
• Comprehensive benefits and PTO
• Collaborative and exciting work environment

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