We are looking for an in-office HR Coordinator. This position will assist in the day-to-day operations of existing restaurants and support the development team in new projects. Our team is composed of highly motivated, passionate, professional, and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of Human Resources administration, acting as the primary contact for HR-related inquiries, including payroll, compliance, benefits, and enrollment.
• Manage employee data, ensuring accuracy in benefit eligibility and maintaining error-free files.
• Administer employee benefits, PFL/FMLA leave, workers' compensation, and NYC Safe & Sick Leave, serving as a liaison between restaurants and corporate HR.
• Support recruitment efforts, increase employee engagement and retention, and coordinate and track anti-harassment training.
• Maintain employment handbooks and manuals and ensure compliance with local and national employment laws.
• Manage and streamline onboarding procedures, manage personnel files, and provide administrative support for HR functions, including data updates, exit processes, background checks, and audits.
• Manage and streamline onboarding procedures, complete new hire paperwork, and assist in coaching/counseling conversations.
• Ensure ACA compliance, handle employee enrollments in health insurance plans, and manage COBRA initiation.
• Balance medical insurance invoices for accuracy with the accounting department
• Respond to unemployment inquiries, employment verification requests, and review weekly payroll with the Accountant for all properties.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Experience & Education

• Prior experience in HR functions, either operational or HR role
• Experience with managing a high volume of time-sensitive administrative tasks
• Familiarity with HR principles including, but not limited to, wage & hour compliance, claims handling, employee relations, payroll processing, discipline & separation, training, and/or benefit administration
• Exceptional MS Office skills, business and financial acumen, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s in human resources, hospitality management, business administration or equivalent degree
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PMP or other related certifications preferred
• Fluency in Spanish a PLUS

*Please note that this position reports to the office 5-days a week and is located in Manhattan*

Empowered Hospitality is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.