HR Generalist

 “Do something just because it’s rad.” – Pete, founder of Illegal Pete’s  

THE ROLE

Illegal Pete’s takes pride in how we treat the team rolling burritos every day. We believe what you eat matters as much as who you eat it with — and the same goes for work. We provide a living wage, health benefits, and a 401(k) to our employees. The HR Generalist plays a key role in our culture supporting our restaurant and home office teams every day — owning HR processes, benefits administration, internal customer service, and more.

This person knows our software, systems, and processes inside and out, then uses that knowledge to support our restaurant teams. They handle the day-to-day HR inquiries from team members and managers and support the payroll partner as needed for accurate and benefits administration. They must be trustworthy, organized, and discreet — maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at every turn — and able to work independently while living the values of Illegal Pete’s: positive spirit, respect, honesty, good humor, and goodwill . We’re looking for someone who can be present in our restaurants and office to get to know our people. 

About Illegal Pete's

Ever been to a Chipotle and thought, wow, this place would be cool if it were more fun, they mixed your burrito, and the queso tasted better? So did we! Illegal Pete's is a Colorado-born restaurant company with 14 locations (1 is in Arizona) serving Baja-inspired Mexican food, margaritas, community and more! Since 1995, we have been pushing the boundaries of what fast casual food can be. It’s a place where people actually want to hang out — a place for Burritos, Buddies, and Beer. Food and drinks you’ll be proud to serve to your friends, your family, and every guest. But we go beyond serving delicious food and drinks; we are part of the community. It’s our mission to give back to our crew, customers, and community by doing things the right way.

SPECIFICS

HR & Internal Customer Support

• Own HR communication, support and respond to team members’ needs, including health benefit questions, W-2 requests, FAMLI requests, Paylocity access issues, tax changes, and more
• Support restaurant leaders with people related questions including policy, onboarding, HRIS functionality, benefits, training certifications, job postings, workers compensation, etc.
• Provide reporting needed for Illegal Pete’s drivers, responsible alcohol service and Servsafe training, birthday and anniversaries, and concert ticket requests
• Coordinate policy acknowledgment, certifications, and other field level support needed
• Assist with recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new employees throughout the organization
• Prepare Colorado separation forms and other required documentation, and assist with offboarding
• Coordinate FAMLI benefits and wage responses for Colorado employees
• Administer workers compensation program, supporting injured team member, education of restaurant leadership, identifying safety opportunity, and assisting with back to work 
• Safeguard confidentiality of employee records and sensitive information at all times
• Support Home Office administrative needs including office supplies, events & celebrations
• Bring patience, warmth, and a sense of humor to every conversation — internal customer service is the job

Benefits Administration

• Administer medical, dental, vision, HSA, and 401(k) enrollments and changes
• Review benefit eligibility and guide team members through enrollment
• Play a key role in benefits education, annual open enrollment, and monthly administration
• Review benefit eligibility and enrollment for 401(k) plan, support annual audit
• Educate leaders and team members about available benefits including EAP, CO Paid FAMLI, health benefits, and 401
• Respond to Colorado FAMLI leave requests
• Review annual 1095s and other benefit related filings

Systems, Process & Documentation

• Maintain Paylocity: job descriptions, onboarding packages, and job codes
• Manage AMAZE file processing and data flows between systems
• Support leadership in drafting HR training materials for restaurant leaders
• Establish and document best practices benefits, recruitment and HR processes
• Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new employees across the organization

Culture & Team

• Be present in the restaurants and home office— get to know the people you support
• Be a team player: support company and HR initiatives, from new benefit offerings to culture-building activities
• Have fun at work, smile, make jokes (or at least laugh at the funny ones)

Your Superpowers

• Ability to handle confidential information, operate with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce
• Strong attention to detail, organization and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable processing large volumes of employee data, including some manual processes
• Systems and processed focused; always finding ways to utilize technology and improve process
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines consistently
• Excellent customer service skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines consistently 
• Embraces a culture of servant leadership to do what is needed to support the front-line folks rolling burritos, pouring margaritas, and serving our customers every day

Requirements

Requirements

• 2+years of HR, payroll, and benefits experience preferred, SHRM certification a plus
• Experience with Paylocity or a similar web-based HRIS system
• Basic knowledge of Colorado labor law, including FAMLI and related leave programs
• Relevant hospitality or restaurant industry experience a plus

Salary and Benefits

$60,000 – $70,000 + participation in Home Office Bonus Plan

Actual salary may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel.

Benefits

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance — we got you!

· 401(k) to start saving for retirement? We got you!

· Paid Time Off based on position and time with us

· Work environment that celebrates individuality and human connection

· Support for local music, arts, and comedy

· Free concert tickets

· Free sporting event tickets

· Free & discounted meals

· Discounted merch

Application Window

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Illegal Pete’s positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date listed. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Salary Description

$60,000 - $70,000 plus benefits & more!