Human Resources Generalist for Restaurant Group – Hybrid Role

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Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Location: Seattle, Washington — 25% Travel Required

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | Benefits-Eligible

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing and dynamic company in the hospitality sector, is seeking a skilled and motivated Human Resources Generalist to join their team. This is a hybrid position — you’ll work from home part of the week, but also be present 2-3 days a week onsite at our restaurants to support teams face-to-face. Some regional travel (up to 25%) is required to ensure HR support is consistent and visible across locations. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting people and driving organizational success.

This role will work closely with a remote Director of HR and play a key part in developing and executing HR strategies across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Post open positions and manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding
• Act as a key resource for field managers, offering guidance on employee relations and HR matters
• Administer and process payroll accurately and efficiently
• Maintain employee records and manage data through HR systems across all stages of the employee lifecycle
• Oversee benefits administration, including open enrollment and employee support
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws and company policies
• Support continuous improvement of HR processes and initiatives

Qualifications

• A background in restaurants or hotels is highly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related (preferred)
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Human Resources role
• Experience in hospitality or retail environments strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with HR-related systems such as HotSchedules and PMS software
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Why This Role?

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment
• Room for growth and professional development

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 158466

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Robert Goebel

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