Human Resources Administrator

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized Human Resources Administrator to support HR operations for a growing multi‑location restaurant group in New York City. The role will handle recruitment, onboarding, employee records and day‑to‑day HR administration across several front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house locations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for new hires across all restaurant locations
• Ensure completion of employment documentation (I‑9, W‑4, direct deposit forms, etc.)
• Maintain organized employee personnel files and digital HR records
• Maintain candidate pipelines and track hiring progress
• Ensure employee documentation complies with federal, state, and New York labor laws
• Track required certifications, training, and work eligibility documents
• Support HR leadership with audits and compliance reviews
• Maintain HR systems and employee databases
• Serve as an HR contact for restaurant managers and staff across multiple locations
• Assist with employee transfers, promotions, and role changes between locations
• Coordinate HR communications and updates across the organization
• Assist with Workers Compensation filing, administration and follow‑up as needed
• Respond to basic HR inquiries from restaurant staff
• Assist with employee relations documentation when required

Required profile

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, or related field (preferred)
• 1–3 years of HR, administrative, or hospitality experience
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage HR tasks across multiple restaurant locations

Required skills

• HRIS
• Payroll systems
• Employee databases