HR Generalist

The HR Generalist at The Cake Bake Shop will act as a liaison between the team members and the Executive Team in all things related to company policies and procedures including recruiting, onboarding, team member relations, compliance, immigration, compensation and training in a fast-paced, growing brand. This role works directly with the Human Resources Manager to ensure operational efficiencies are met and that the company is in compliance with local, state and federal laws.

• Manage recruiting process by monitoring and tracking all applicant activity, coordinating efforts of all involved personnel, candidate review, interviews, and other steps in the selection process.
• Conduct onboarding and facilitate employee development/compliance training activities, along with the Training and Development Team.
• Conducts background checks and employment verifications.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Assist in building new processes and procedures in order to streamline business operations.
• Consult with Team Members and the Leadership Team to address and resolve workplace issues.
• Regularly assess the Team Member/Manager culture and engagement, making recommendations to improve and ensure a vibrant culture and good work environment.
• Complies with E-Verify/I-9 rules and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate HR Files.

Core Skill Set of this Role :

• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of principles and best practices for recruitment and selection.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills with team members and all levels of management; able to create a working environment of open communication and trust.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to confidently manage HR and medical related information and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership to provide expertise on HR initiatives.
• Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
• Prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
• Dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.

Role Requirements :

• Degree in HR or Equivalent of 3-5 years of Experience
• Must be able to work 45 hours per week and have open availability on Weekdays, Week Nights, Weekends and Holidays (if necessary)
• Ability to work out of the Corporate Office, while occasionally visiting locations for specific needs.