Human Resources Generalist

Company Overview: Join the Harbor House Inn team, where exceptional hospitality meets breathtaking natural beauty on the Mendocino Coast. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll contribute to creating unforgettable guest experiences in a world-class luxury inn and Michelin-starred restaurant. Be part of a close-knit team that celebrates excellence, creativity, and the unique charm of our coastal retreat. We are dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences and fostering a supportive work environment for our employees. As we grow, we are looking for a talented HR Generalist with a strong payroll background to support our team and ensure seamless HR operations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive HR Generalist with expertise in payroll processing to join our team. This role will be remote, with occasional travel to office locations or property sites as needed. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of HR best practices, labor laws, and payroll systems, especially within the hospitality industry. This position will have dual reporting to the corporate office owner representative and the Executive Chef of the Inn.

Essential Responsibilities

• HR Operations: Oversee day-to-day HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance.
• Payroll Administration: Accurately process payroll for inn and restaurant staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Compliance: Maintain knowledge of industry-specific labor laws and ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations, including tip reporting and service charge distributions.
• Employee Engagement: Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive work culture.
• Policy Implementation: Assist in developing, updating, and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Training & Development: Coordinate and deliver training programs to support employee development and compliance.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports as needed

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist, with a focus on payroll.
• Experience in the hospitality industry (inns/restaurants) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Paycor, Quickbooks, Paycom or similar) and HRIS platforms.
• Comprehensive knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as required 2 times a month a needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

Job Experience / Qualifications

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and multi-task
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Very detailed oriented and accurate a must
• Knowledge of ADP system – WorkforceNow preferred
• Online recruiting experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality
• Ethical conduct

Business Travel

• 0-15% travel is expected for this position

Ideal candidate location is in Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Healdsburg, Marin (1 hour drive distance to the Elk, CA.)

Payrate will Depend on Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elk, California 95432

Salary : $72,000 - $76,000