Human Resources Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting many people processes and administrative tasks as needed. These tasks may include, but are not limited to, onboarding, offboarding, I-9 compliance, employment verifications, employee relations, payroll, People systems administration and internal company reporting. 

Additionally, the HR Generalist will serve as liaison between our team members and management team by supporting GMs with recruiting and 1-1 while also responding to various people's inquiries as they are received and escalating serious concerns as appropriate.

At Avo, the HR team is simultaneously focused on developing and improving these processes as well as ensuring efficient day-to-day support for our operations and employees. Our ideal candidate possesses tremendous multi-tasking skills, is a team player, and manages competing priorities, with a passion for supporting people and being a vital resource to the team. 

Core Job Duties Responsibilities

• Conducts new employee orientations and onboarding processes. Develops and improves current onboarding processes.
• Conducts employee offboarding processes, processing terminations and conducting exit interviews as needed
• Serves as a liaison for ensuring all employee changes and transfers are properly administered
• Supports leaves administration. Acts as the first point of contact for employees with leave related issue
• Supports employee relations concerns and investigations as needed
• Assists employees and management with HR questions, concerns, or requests
• Assists the GMs with employment compliance, including, but not limited to minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, overtime, minor work hours, etc.
• Serves as systems administrator for HRIS, Payroll, I-9 Management, Leaves of absence, and various HR systems and reporting.
• Responds thoughtfully and thoroughly to inquiries to minimize unnecessary follow-up and clarifications.
• Runs regular reports to support needs of multiple departments and initiatives including internal audits for governance and compliance.
• Back up for conducting employee verifications. 
• Fosters ongoing relationships with various members of the management and field teams to collaborate on HR related assignments as needed.
• Supports GMs with regular 1-1 with team members.
• Assists with the recruitment and interview process.
• Tracks and manages the payout and eligibility of the Employee Referral program
• Tracks employees birthdays and anniversaries.
• Files and saves documents into appropriate employee files.
• Handles all incoming HR related mail, including garnishments, unemployment and other legal notices
• Supports the processing of annual reports, including but not limited to, EEOC reporting, Workers Compensation and Disability Benefit reporting
• Performs administrative duties as needed.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• At least 3-4 years related experience required.
• SHRM-CP, aPHR, or PHR credential preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite or related software.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
• Experience with Toast Payroll is a plus

What you'll get

• Flexible PTO plan
• Complimentary Avo meals
• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to healthy food
• A collaborative family of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally

Job type: Part time 

Pay: $25-30 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10016

About Avo: Avo is the destination for seasonal, scratch-made salads and bowls. We’re united by our mission to create comfort through healthy meals, and believe that when you eat well, you can do better for yourself, your community, and the world. We have 5 restaurants in NYC and are growing fast. 

Avo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.