HR Generalist

Company Overview:

At SeoulSpice our mission is to share Koreas delicious food warm hospitality and vibrant culture with the world. SeoulSpice serves fresh Korean food made from scratch with love. The menu is based on traditional family recipes prepared and cooked by hand using house-marinated meats fresh produce and bold sauces and toppings. Our vision is to be an organization dedicated to bettering the lives of our employees and communities.

Position Summary

Were looking for an HR Generalist to join our team. This role is the connective tissue between our HQ team and our restaurants. You will work directly with General Managers handle the full spectrum of HR operations and keep our office running smoothly.

Role Details

• Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Field visits: Up to 2 days per week visiting restaurant locations (up to 3 stores per day)
• Travel: Occasional trips to Chicago for team meetings hiring events and onboarding support

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire onboarding process for new hires across locations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (I-9 W-4 F-1 Certifications)
• Handle unemployment claims and support workplace investigations
• Administer and explain the company benefits program to employees
• Create edit and maintain HR documents templates and policies
• Process payroll or support payroll workflows (a plus not required)

• Support hiring across multiple restaurant locations
• Post job openings screen candidates and coordinate interviews using an ATS platform
• Partner with GMs to understand staffing needs and fill on a timely basis

• Build relationships with General Managers and Team Members through regular site visits
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR questions and people-related issues at the store level
• Travel outside of the DMV area as needed to support hiring onboarding and training initiatives

• Respond to inbound customer emails and general HQ correspondence
• Scan and route incoming mail
• Coordinate logistics and provide general support to the HQ team as needed

What Were Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in an HR generalist or HR admin role
• Proficiency with UKG (required)
• Experience with an ATS platform for recruiting and candidate tracking
• Comfortable working directly with operations leaders and frontline teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage priorities
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for field visits
• Payroll experience is a bonus not required