Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kizuki International LLC operates a growing family of Asian culinary brands and restaurant and commissary facilities. The Human Resources Manager will build and scale the HR function, establish data-driven processes and systems, ensure multi-state labor law compliance, and manage recruitment, employee relations, payroll, benefits, training, and workforce planning.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding
- Ensure full compliance with federal and multi-state labor laws, with a strong emphasis on California compliance, including Washington, Oregon, Texas, and Hawaii
- Act as the primary HR partner for restaurant operations and leadership teams
- Handle employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions
- Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
- Support staffing, workforce planning, and retention strategies
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
- Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HRIS systems
- Conduct training and provide coaching to managers
- Travel to restaurant locations and work on-site when required
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
- * 4–6+ years of HR experience (multi-unit, restaurant, or retail preferred)
- * **Strong knowledge of California employment laws (required)**
- * Experience managing multi-state HR compliance
- * Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- * Willingness to travel and work from restaurant locations as needed
- * Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- * 4–6+ years of HR experience (multi-unit, restaurant, or retail preferred)
- * SHRM-CP / PHR certification
- * Experience supporting restaurant or hospitality operations
- * Familiarity with HRIS platforms (ADP, UKG Ready, Paycom, Workday, etc.)
Benefits
- Company covers 90% of the medical premium for eligible employees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee meals and discounts
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on position and tenure
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