HR Leader: Build Scalable People Systems (CA Focus)

Kizuki Ramen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee meals and discounts

Career growth & development

Job summary

Kizuki International LLC is seeking an HR leader to build and scale a data-driven HR operating system. You will establish core processes, drive KPIs, and implement scalable systems across multiple states, including California, while operating in a remote environment and supporting restaurant leadership teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong multi-state HR experience, California compliance expertise, and the ability to work independently with travel to restaurant locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 4–6+ years of HR experience (multi-unit, restaurant, or retail preferred).
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws (required).
• Experience managing multi-state HR compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Willingness to travel and work from restaurant locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding.
• Ensure full compliance with federal and multi-state labor laws, with emphasis on California compliance.
• Act as the primary HR partner for restaurant operations and leadership teams.
• Handle employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures.
• Support staffing, workforce planning, and retention strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment: posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding.
• Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HRIS systems.
• Conduct training and provide coaching to managers.
• Travel to restaurant locations and work on-site when required.

Skills

Remote work

Multi-state HR

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP / PHR certification (preferred)

Tools

ADP

UKG Ready

Paycom

Workday

Job description

Kizuki International LLC is seeking an HR leader to build and scale a data-driven HR operating system. You will establish core processes, drive KPIs, and implement scalable systems across multiple states, including California, while operating in a remote environment and supporting restaurant leadership teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong multi-state HR experience, California compliance expertise, and the ability to work independently with travel to restaurant locations as needed.