Human Resource Generalist

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Join a Fast-Growing Restaurant Group as an HR Generalist

Be the strategic HR partner behind a multi-unit hospitality operation. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape culture, streamline operations, and support leadership across multiple locations.

HR Generalist – Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package tailored to experience, with a base salary range of $70,000–$80,000, and potential to earn up to $90,000 for senior-level candidates. Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Mileage reimbursement for field support
• Professional development support (e.g., SHRM/PHR certification)
• Employee meal discounts
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for promotion to Senior Generalist, Manager, and Director roles with defined KPIs and pay bands

HR Generalist – Requirements & Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who bring:

• 2–6 years of HR experience, ideally in hospitality or restaurants
• Familiarity with wage & hour laws, especially for tipped employees
• Experience with HRIS and scheduling systems (e.g., 7Shifts, HotSchedules)
• Strong understanding of payroll, onboarding, and benefits administration
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
• Comfort with field-based support and multi-unit operations

Must-Haves

This role goes beyond typical HR duties. You’ll be expected to:

• Audit timecards and tip allocations weekly to ensure compliance
• Track and report HR metrics (time-to-hire, onboarding completion, attendance incidents)
• Build and present monthly HR dashboards to the executive team
• Lead sensitive employee relations investigations and coach managers through performance issues
• Coordinate ServSafe/TIPS onboarding and ensure completion
• Partner with operations to design compensation and incentive plans

Preferred Background & Skills

We’d love to see candidates who also bring:

• Experience managing vendor relationships (e.g., benefits brokers)
• Ability to create and present strategic HR plans
• Skills in labor forecasting and analytics
• Familiarity with open enrollment processes and benefits renewal
• A track record of reducing turnover and improving hiring pipelines
• Leadership potential to grow into a Director role as the company scales

Ready to make a measurable impact in a high-growth environment? Apply now and help shape the future of hospitality HR.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 164263

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Fred Lutz

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