Human Resources Manager

Corner Table Restaurants (CTR), the company behind The Smith and Parla, has a simple mission: make people happy. We are passionate about taking great care of our employees, our guests, and our community. We are obsessed with building a positive, empowering, and supportive culture. By working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust, CTR serves delicious food and drinks people crave to millions of guests each year. With many more locations launching in the coming years, our team is growing fast, and we’re looking for smart, upbeat, authentic people to join us!

THE POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Work with the Director of Human Resources to provide an integrated people strategy throughout the company, with a focus on acting as the dedicated strategic partner for restaurants Responsible for managing all processes around performance management, promotions, raises, and internal transfers for the restaurants Administer employee benefits including health insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, 401(k), and COBRA Develop strong relationships with restaurant management and chef teams, providing coaching and development as needed Own Employee Relations process in restaurants, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations, resolving employee grievances, and counseling employees and management Oversee employment law compliance across areas such as leaves, salary transparency, notice requirements, and recordkeeping, ensuring timely policy and training updates Manage I-9 compliance and related process improvements to ensure accurate documentation and ongoing audit readiness Collaborate with Payroll to maintain compliance with pay, tax, and reporting obligations Conduct internal audits and maintain accurate records to reduce risk and support reporting requirements

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT:

Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships at all levels 3-5 years of full-cycle HR Generalist experience, or a graduate degree in Human Resources Excellent understanding of all components of HR, including systems, databases, and metrics Ability to be proactive, independent, efficient, and resourceful in a hands‑on environment Strong desire to learn and grow within the company, building initiatives from the ground up Outstanding leadership and project management skills Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills

WHAT MAKES US GREAT:

Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) Generous paid time off A great environment to work in surrounded by talented, hardworking, passionate, and fun people The base salary pay range for this position is $100,000-$135,000 per year. The amount a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on several factors, including prior employment history/job‑related knowledge, qualifications, and skills. Location: The position is based in New York, NY Statement of Diversity At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves. Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Corner Table Restaurants