HR Generalist: Onboarding & Payroll for Restaurants

Woods & Co; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods & Co Recruitment in Miami, FL seeks a People Generalist to support a multi-unit restaurant group across onboarding, payroll, benefits and HR compliance.

You’ll partner with restaurant leadership under the Vice President of People to modernise HR processes, maintain accurate employee records, and coach managers on performance and employee relations while preserving confidentiality and high service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Bilingual English and Spanish language skills.
• At least two years’ experience in Human Resources; hospitality experience is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using HR technology, including HRIS, timekeeping and ATS systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for new hires across all locations, including documentation, background checks, orientation, system access and E-Verify submissions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and follow up on outstanding onboarding requirements.
• Review and submit weekly payroll, ensuring accurate administration of tips, 7(I) exemption, service charges, overtime, training, SOH and PTO.
• Maintain payroll templates, employee records, new starter and termination details, and direct deposit information.
• Coach managers on performance management, progressive discipline, policy interpretation and employee relations matters.
• Respond to employee enquiries, conduct exit interviews and support positive workplace relationships.
• Communicate benefits and assist with enrolment, 401K administration and workers compensation matters.
• Support accommodations, return-to-work plans and other leave-related matters.
• Assist with HR compliance, manager training, audits, reports, policy improvements and special projects.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

HR experience in hospitality

Microsoft Office proficiency

HRIS / Timekeeping / ATS experience

Communication & interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential HR issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

HRIS systems

Timekeeping systems

ATS systems

Job description

Woods & Co Recruitment in Miami, FL seeks a People Generalist to support a multi-unit restaurant group across onboarding, payroll, benefits and HR compliance.

You’ll partner with restaurant leadership under the Vice President of People to modernise HR processes, maintain accurate employee records, and coach managers on performance and employee relations while preserving confidentiality and high service standards.