People Generalist

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 is excited to be recruiting for a People Generalist within a multi-unit restaurant environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to support restaurant management and employees across all aspects of human resources and payroll. Working under the guidance of the Vice President of People, you’ll take ownership of key initiatives, help modernise and digitise HR processes, and contribute to an improved employee experience.

We’d love to hear from a precise, independent and solutions-focused People Generalist who is confident working across onboarding, payroll, employee relations, benefits and HR compliance.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary of $70,000 - $80,000.
• Take ownership of HR initiatives and special projects that move the organisation forward.
• Play a key role in modernising and digitising HR processes.
• Support employees and leaders across a multi-unit restaurant environment.
• Work across a broad and varied HR remit, including onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance and employee relations.
• Receive support with educational goals relevant to your HR responsibilities, subject to prior management approval.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business Administration or a relevant field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish language skills.
• At least two years’ experience in Human Resources; hospitality experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience using HR technology, including HRIS, timekeeping and ATS systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with emotional intelligence, diplomacy and leadership.
• Excellent English reading, writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational, attention-to-detail and time management skills, with the ability to multitask.
• The ability to handle confidential HR matters with discretion.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to maintaining current knowledge of employment laws and company policies.

Woods & Co recruits across a wide range of roles and industries. If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, but you’re open to new opportunities, we’d still love to hear from you. Know someone who may be a good fit? Refer them to us and, if we successfully place them in a permanent position, we’ll send you a $250 gift voucher.

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications, no matter age or status, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community, and people with disability.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.