DDO prides itself on having developed a culture of trust, loyalty, and excellence. Additionally, the company places a strong emphasis on leadership development, managerial proficiency and operational excellence, which is consistently reflected in the recognition that DDO’s award-winning management team receives. This combination of company culture and leadership focus has given DDO a significant advantage in operating restaurants and achieving sales growth. Continued growth and leadership development is the company goal.

With six brands across eleven states, 350 locations and 8,000 employees, there’s the opportunity for growth everywhere in DDO! The DDO family is continually expanding, and we’re always looking for great people and great places to serve food!

**Job Overview:**

Summary: The HR Generalist at Desert De Oro Foods will be responsible for a wide range of human resources duties, with a focus on employee relations, HR consultations, and various administrative tasks. This role requires a seasoned HR professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. The HR Generalist will collaborate closely with management, HR, and payroll teams to provide effective and efficient support in alignment with company policies and applicable laws. Duties/Responsibilities: • Collaborates with management, HR and Payroll team, to provide effective and efficient support. • Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements. • Manages and delivers employee relations investigations, prepares findings. • Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations. • Applies appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate company policies, laws, and safety. • Assists in employee engagement plans, executes approved program. • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. • Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and management, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff • Conduct needs assessments and reviews of medical information for ADA accommodations. • Engage with management, coordinating with Workers' Comp, FMLA, and State Leave processes. • Conduct needs assessments and reviews of medical information for ADA accommodations. • Engage with management, coordinating with Workers' Comp, FMLA, and State Leave processes. Overall: ● Adhere to all company policies and procedures. ● Participates in professional development, including conferences and events. [Document title] ● Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills/Abilities: ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ● Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. ● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ● Strong leadership skills. ● Strong skill base in managing employee relations issues. ● Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. ● Ability to prioritize tasks. ● Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. ● Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems. ● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience: Required: ● Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Business Management or related field required. ● Two years of Human Resources generalist experience Preferred: ● HR Certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or related certification. ● Worked in a large multi-state organization. WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Environment: Office, Restaurants Most of the work performed will be conducted in an office environment. Occasional work performed in a restaurant setting. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time, and lift or move up to 15 lbs. TRAVEL: May be able to travel to various locations up to 10% per year. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,747.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Phoenix, AZ (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person