Onsite Hospitality HR Generalist – Multi-Location

Amber Hospitality Group

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 82,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amber Hospitality Group seeks an experienced HR Generalist to manage the full employee lifecycle across its two venues, including recruitment, onboarding, HRIS administration, payroll changes, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and offboarding.

The role is based in Charlotte, NC, onsite with occasional flexibility, offering a $65,000–$82,000 annual salary (DOE) and a standard business-hours schedule. Prior hospitality experience is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
3 to 5 years of HR Generalist or HR operations experience covering recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance.
Hands-on experience administering HRIS platforms and maintaining electronic records.
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Google Workspace.
Working knowledge of modern productivity and AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Notion).
Solid understanding of federal employment laws and HR best practices.
Exceptional organization, discretion, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

HRIS Administration: Maintain accurate employee profiles, job data, compensation records, and workflows in our HRIS platform. Generate recurring reports and monitor data integrity.
Payroll & Timekeeping Coordination: Review payroll data before each cycle, monitor timecards (overtime, missed punches, meal periods), coordinate adjustments, and help resolve discrepancies with Finance and payroll providers.
Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate the full onboarding journey from offer letter and background checks to Form I-9 verification and orientation. Manage seamless offboarding, property returns, and exit interviews.
Recruitment: Partner with hiring managers to define needs, post open positions, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and maintain an organized, welcoming recruitment pipeline.
Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted first point of contact for routine employee questions and workplace guidance. Support managers with performance coaching, documentation, and conflict resolution, escalating complex matters appropriately.
Compliance & Records Management: Maintain confidential, audit-ready personnel files. Ensure adherence to federal and state employment laws, manage policy acknowledgements, and track recurring HR deadlines.