Human Resources Generalist - Bilingual Spanish

• Promote a positive workplace culture by fostering respect, inclusivity, and collaboration among employees.
• Address employee relations issues, including conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary actions, ensuring a fair and harmonious work environment.
• Provide specialized assistance in employee relations for both Union and Non-Union employees, offering support to Departmental and Executive Managers as required.
• Assist in onboarding processes, including orientation, new hire paperwork, welcome tours, and I-9 verifications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and state, federal, and local laws, providing guidance to managers and employees as needed.
• Facilitate communication between employees and management, addressing grievances, feedback, and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Lead investigations into allegations of misconduct, performance issues, or policy violations, ensuring fairness and confidentiality.
• Maintain detailed records of employee conduct, warnings, performance evaluations, and corrective actions to ensure compliance with policies.
• Implement a progressive disciplinary process, consistently addressing performance or behavioral issues in alignment with company standards.
• Manage employee terminations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, including final paychecks, severance, and related documentation.
• Conduct exit interviews to gather insights into employee departures and use the data to enhance workplace conditions and retention strategies.
• Oversee the company’s leave management process, ensuring compliance with laws such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other leave policies.
• Assist employees in navigating leave options, providing clear guidance on rights, obligations, and necessary documentation for various leave types.
• Manage workers compensation claims, ensuring effective resolution, compliance with regulations, and support for injured employees.
• Mentor the HR team, ensuring the development of skills and providing the resources needed for team success.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, driving organizational success and ensuring employee satisfaction. 

Qualifications:  

• 2-3 years of HR experience, with a strong background in employee relations, HR investigations, grievances, and terminations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems for efficient HR management and record keeping.
• Experience in a Union environment is highly preferred, including managing arbitration and compliance with union agreements.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, capable of handling complex employee relations issues with diplomacy and tact.
• High ethical standards, with a commitment to confidentiality and fairness in handling sensitive HR matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective conflict resolution, relationship building, and providing guidance to employees and management.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and continuously improve HR practices to align with organizational goals. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Effective both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:   

• Estimated salary range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). 
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality. 
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally. 
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry.  

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:   

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience, and workplace for our teams - no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different and make you. That is what makes our team so special.