Human Resource Generalist

Come join The Halal Guys, the leader (and pioneer) of American Halal Food. Launched 30 years ago as a halal street cart on 53rd & 6th in New York City, our beloved and iconic fast casual brand now boasts 100 restaurants on three continents – with over 300 in development worldwide. In full growth mode, we have just launched a search for a Human Resource Generalist to join our team at our corporate headquarters in NYC.

Summary Of Position:

As the Human Resources Generalist, you will administer the day-to-day responsibilities of the HR Department in the areas of recruiting, performance management, benefits, and employee training. You will be a vital part of the HR team, providing strategic, tactical, and analytical support, as well as conduct payroll for all employees.

Responsibilities:

• Own the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks, and issuing employment offers.
• Administer benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
• Ensure legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required.
• Prepare paperwork, schedule, and facilitate smooth new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees in relation to absence and health issues, workers’ compensation, conduct and capability, grievance matters, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including bi-weekly and weekly updates to employee files, tracking vacation/sick pay, spread of hours, importing expense reimbursements, inputting exceptions, hourly employee validations, and benefit changes.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory and organization chart and contribute to the development of policies.

• Assist with all internal and external HR related matters, including complaints brough forward by employees.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements and suggest improvement.
• Recommend strategies to motivate and engage employees.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
• Other related duties.
• A good command of Fair Workweek Law for Fast Food Employees.

Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Working knowledge of HR information systems (ADP Workforce is preferred)
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Skilled with Microsoft Suite programs
• Critical thinking and proven problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Ability to lift 15lbs, as well as sit fit for extended periods of time

 Benefit

The Halal Guys believe our greatest asset are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a

full benefits package to include, Medical, Dental/Vision, PTO, and paid holidays.

Job Type Full time (Not remote)

Work Location: Corporate Office

Please provide a resume.