HR Generalist

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Annual Salary Range $65-70,000/year Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles Main Duties and Responsibilities Partner with various levels of management to understand business objectives and identify corresponding human resource needs; implement strategies to support business objectives and improve programs to support employee retention. Drive division-wide human resources strategy, programs and processes into the unit. Partner with operations and training functions to identify training needs and provide input on training approaches and content. Identify and understand workforce needs; may be responsible for recruiting union hourly employees and assisting with recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions. Serve as the primary employee and labor relations point of contact to mediate and resolve employee disputes and union grievances. Provide counseling/training for unit management in the areas of labor/employee relations, EEO, affirmative action and discrimination. Provide policy interpretation and ensure accurate and consistent application of all company policies, procedures, local, state and federal laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Deliver orientation and other training programs as needed. Ensure that weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Receive and respond to employment-related claims from various government or public agencies; recommend settlement or defense based on investigation of facts. Accomplish human resources and organization missions by completing related results as needed. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required. Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a human resources generalist role is required. Experience working in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environment is highly desirable. Technical Skills: Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products including Excel. Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment. Strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a large staff. Current or previous labor relations experience. Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills. Multilingual skills preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law. Effective relationship building and business partnering. Cross-functional collaboration. Talent acquisition. Analysis. Prioritizing multiple projects/tasks. Working independently. Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized, action oriented and collaborative. Proficiency in all areas of EEO/Title VII compliance including expertise in investigating and formally responding to Title VII charges. Innovative in making changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance. PHR is a plus. Language / Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred. Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: Unit Type of Employment: Full-time Travel %: Up to 10% Exemption Classification: Exempt Internal Relationships: Employees at all levels of the organization Work Environment / Requirements of the Job Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours. In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. A rotating schedule of over 55 hours per week is typical. Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Sr Manager, HR or HR Director Estimated Total Size of Team: 2-3 Core Competencies (gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job) Thinking – Information search and analysis & problem resolution skills. Engaging – Understanding others, team leadership and developing people. Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively. Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement and customer focus. Values Excellence: We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion: Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Responsibility: We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other – creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility. Respect: Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: We anticipate that this job will close on: 07/15/2026 For California Residents, please click to view our California privacy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr