Human Resources Associate Jobs in San Diego, CA

Puffer Malarkey Collective is the restaurant group behind some of San Diego's most iconic dining experiences - Animae, Le Coq, Herb & Sea, Herb & Wood. We are seeking a strategic leader to oversee the full spectrum of Human Resources within the restaurant industry. This in-person position requires a self motivator with great attention to detail and time management.

Summary Description

A Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a professional who oversees the human resources responsibilities and activities of an organization. They manage recruitment processes, employee relations, regulatory compliance, payroll processes, and training and development. The HR Generalist will also verify financial accuracy of private and special events, as they relate to service charge and payroll.

Essential Job Functions

• Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
• Assist with all internal HR-related matters.
• Work with the Director of HR and Director of Operations to investigate complaints brought forward by employees.
• Participate in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Recommend strategies to motivate employees.
• Assist with recruitment process by screening candidates, facilitating interviews, following-up with candidates, extending offers, and ensuring proper interview and onboarding procedures.
• Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Work with Directors and GMs to manage the organization’s employee database and prepare accurate documentation.
• Verify financial practices of business as they relate to service charge (private events and buyouts), and ensure management maintains strong understanding of such practices.
• Train managers of each location to follow procedures, remain compliant, and complete properly all paperwork related to HR, worker’s compensation claims, and payroll.
• Review each location’s payroll for compliance and proper business procedures, including wage garnishments, service charge, paid time off, pay changes, and other special pay.
• Work with PMC Operations Manager to oversee proper termination procedures for all employees of each location.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practice.
• Assist with other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of guests and employees.
• Have 1 year of experience as an HR coordinator.
• Have good understanding of labor law and compliance standards.
• Strong decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Maintains strong sense of professionalism and discretion, even under extreme pressure.
• Literate and comfortable with Office, E-mail, Excel, Aloha, Toast, CTUIT, and the ability to learn new software quickly as needed.
• Efficient and organized record-keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good basic understanding of arithmetic and algebra.
• Ability to type, write, sit, stand, bend, lift, and stoop.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to safely lift boxes and stacks weighing up to 15 pounds, up to 20 times per shift.
• Experience in leadership, management, & planning.
• High level of professionalism, efficiency and motivation.

Pay: $73,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person