HR Generalist

Role Overview

• Provide hands-on HR guidance to operations teams across multiple states, ensuring consistent policy application
• Maintain compliant employee documentation, records, and HR files
• Stay current on federal, state, and local labor laws (with experience across NY and CA requirements)
• Manage J1 and H2B visa hiring and processing for seasonal operations
• Recommend and implement policy updates to ensure ongoing compliance
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations with discretion and fairness
• Partner with managers on performance management, coaching, and development plans
• Resolve employee relations issues and interpret company policies
• Review terminations and provide guidance on progressive discipline
• Serve as primary contact for employee benefit programs and resolve inquiries
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA accommodations, Workers' Compensation)
• Oversee benefits enrollment communications and assist with payroll coordination
• Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and build job descriptions
• Support full hiring lifecycle from sourcing through selection
• Conduct and oversee onboarding for new team members
• Help implement and optimize ADP Workforce Now across all HR functions
• Develop and organize policies and procedures before seasonal operations begin
• Streamline HR processes to improve communication and response times
• Build scalable HR infrastructure to support rapid organizational growth
• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement across remote and on-site teams
• Coordinate cultural activities and programs that enhance connection and collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of full-cycle HR experience including employee relations, compliance, and policy administration
• Hospitality industry experience (bars, restaurants, entertainment environments)
• Multi-state HR experience with strong knowledge of New York and California labor laws
• English & Spanish fluency (written and spoken)
• required to support diverse workforce
• J1 and H2B visa process expertise
• ER investigation experience
• you know how to conduct thorough, fair investigations
• Performance management expertise (metrics, reviews, development plans)
• Remote work excellence
• self-directed, organized, thrives working independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS software

Strongly Preferred:

• ADP Workforce Now experience
• Payroll understanding
• Startup or high-growth environment experience

Benefits

• 401(k) available after 1 year of service
• PTO
• monthly cellphone/wifi stipend
• Spot bonus opportunities (KPI linked)