HR Associate

Employee Type FT Exempt The Human Resources Associate supports the Human Resources team with daily HR activities and employee support functions. This role assists with employee records, compliance, reporting, HR administration, and employee engagement initiatives while supporting all geographic regions of the company in an administrative capacity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports California stores by providing guidance on various policies, compliance and employment law. Handle HR administrative tasks, including VOEs and password resets. Complete TABC verification and maintain related records. Manage workers’ compensation responses and tracking. Support event planning for corporate events. Assist with legal data retrieval and documentation requests. Maintain compliance posters. Support Employee Relations intake calls and documentation. Assist with HRIS system support. Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and general HR-related matters. Maintain employee files and ensure accurate HR documentation. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field. Knowledge of California HR law required. 2-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a restaurant environment. In depth knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations. Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems. Requirements and Skills Ability to effectively communicate in English and Spanish. This position may require occasional weekend availability. Demonstrates commitment to providing customer-focused, quality service to employees. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet various deadlines. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be added at any time per the business needs. Ojos Locos is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr OL Management LLC