Human Resources Generalist

Bilingual HR Generalist

Do you enjoy building relationships, supporting restaurant teams, and making a real impact on employee culture?

We're looking for a Bilingual HR Generalist to join a growing multi-unit restaurant organization. This is a hands-on role where you'll partner closely with restaurant managers and the HR Director to support employees across multiple locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy employee relations, recruiting, and coaching leaders, we'd love to meet you.

This is a hybrid position, working Monday-Wednesday in the office and Thursday-Friday remotely, with occasional travel to restaurant locations throughout the Los Angeles area.

What You'll Do

• Partner with restaurant managers on employee relations, coaching, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly and management positions.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Assist with HR compliance, including California employment laws and company policies.
• Support leave administration, workers' compensation, accommodations, and other HR programs.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data.
• Help drive employee engagement, retention, and training initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Visit restaurant locations to build relationships and support operations.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Hospitality, restaurant, retail, hotel, food service, or other multi-unit experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws.
• Experience supporting multiple locations is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Hybrid schedule (Monday-Wednesday onsite, Thursday-Friday remote)
• Work closely with an experienced HR Director who values collaboration and mentorship.
• Opportunity to make a real impact across multiple restaurant locations.
• Join a growing organization with room for professional growth.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Compensation: $72,000-$78,000, depending on experience.