Multi-Unit Restaurant HR Generalist (On-Site)

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pita Way in Waterford, Michigan is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support our growing, multi-location restaurant group. This on-site role reports to the HR Director and partners closely with operations leadership to deliver compliant HR support across sites.

You will handle employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, and HRIS administration while maintaining confidentiality and timely, accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant HR experience considered.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR resource for restaurant managers, field leaders, and employees on day-to-day HR questions.
• Respond to employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and investigations.
• Partner with HR Director on high-risk employee relations matters.
• Coach managers on documentation and employee relations practices.
• Oversee onboarding, hiring processes, and I-9 compliance.
• Support payroll processing, timekeeping, and confidentiality of payroll data.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and HR systems.
• Help ensure HR policies are applied consistently across locations.

Skills

Highly organized

Approachable and professional

Calm under pressure

Difficult conversations

Fair and consistent

Detail-oriented

Responsive

Maintain confidentiality

Strong documentation

Coaching managers

Escalation when needed

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin / Management or related field

SHRM-CP / PHR or equivalent certification

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Pita Way in Waterford, Michigan is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support our growing, multi-location restaurant group. This on-site role reports to the HR Director and partners closely with operations leadership to deliver compliant HR support across sites.

You will handle employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, and HRIS administration while maintaining confidentiality and timely, accurate documentation.