HR Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

HR Generalist ABOUT HONEYGROW

honeygrow is a thriving Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant with a growing number of locations in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions. Founded on the principles of bringing people together over quality, wholesome, and simple foods, honeygrow remains committed to its roots. Yet it's our key ingredient – our team – that truly propels and differentiates us in becoming a sustaining, great brand. We believe that our team members are the heart and soul of honeygrow, driving our success and embodying our core values of grit, pride, compassion, and focus. At honeygrow, creating and building a distinctive brand is in our DNA. As a company on the cusp of substantial growth, we are looking for like-minded individuals who share our passion and values to join us in shaping the future of honeygrow. We invite you to be a part of our story and contribute to our journey as we continue to redefine the fast-casual dining experience.

honeygrow’s success depends on our people. Our restaurants can only prosper and provide opportunities for employment and growth when we continually improve ourselves, and the work we do. We believe that a commitment to uncompromising values and integrity should always support our decisions and actions as we pursue our goals. The following Core Values will guide our team as we move forward:

• Work hard at work worth doing
• Your work directly betters people’s lives and happiness
• Enlighten each other to enlighten our guests
• Always be learning, always be improving
• Be mindful of your surroundings
• Exceed expectations

The Human Resources Generalist reports to the Director of Human Resources and has zero direct reports.

• Strive to be a honeygrow top performer, someone who has the desire and ability to perform excellent work, and whose constant effort elevates them, their team and honeygrow.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local employment law.
• Demonstrate adaptability in the face of change, showing resilience and a proactive attitude toward new challenges and shifting priorities.
• Strive to provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders by actively listening, responding promptly, and maintaining a positive, solution-focused approach.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and contribute ideas.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Recruiting:
  • Refresh job requisitions company-wide monthly.
  • Oversee the offer approval process by preparing and sending offer letters and background checks through honeygrow’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Support the onboarding process for new hires.
  • Develop and regularly update training materials for recruitment and ATS processes.
  • Provide assistance with New Restaurant Opening (NRO) staffing and high-priority recruitment efforts, including posting job requisitions, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and participating in selection processes.
  • Review and update job descriptions, ensuring they accurately reflect role requirements and company objectives.
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers as needed.
• HR Administration:
  • Respond to any employment verifications and unemployment claims in a timely manner.
  • Oversee the completion of labor law compliance tasks, including preparing and sending minor hire and termination letters, as well as NJ and VA termination forms.
  • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Provide guidance and support to employees on pay and benefits, workers’ compensation, incident reporting, and human resources policies and procedures.
  • Ensure timely and accurate responses to employee inquiries and needs.
  • Administer employee recognition programs, including Season’s Best and anniversary awards, and sending welcome packages to new hires.
  • Maintain Human Resources email inbox, responding to inquires in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Payroll:
  • Track and maintain referral, retention, and training bonuses.
  • Process timely and accurate weekly payroll.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent work experience required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Please note that this is not a remote position. honeygrow’s Restaurant Support Center (HQ) is located in Philadelphia, PA.

honeygrow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status., or any other class protected by applicable law. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.

If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the employee selection process or employment process, please direct all inquiries to [email protected].

honeygrow does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or employment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with honeygrow. Any unsolicited resumes sent to honeygrow are deemed to be the property of honeygrow, and honeygrow reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Salary range: $58,000 - $68,000 annually