HR Specialist

San Diego, CA

Objective: 

The HR Compliance Specialist’s role is to foster a compliant, caring, and well-managed workplace by ensuring adherence to labor laws and internal policies, executing all payroll systems, and supporting a culture of recognition, accountability, and operational integrity. This part-time role is designed for 20-25 hours weekly. 

Deliverables:

  • System Execution
    • Track and update expiration dates of pertinent tests and documents in internal systems
    • Ensure all new hires have Tracker profiles created with appropriate certifications updated
    • Assist with onboarding of New Hires
    • Keep Census Report up to date
    • Learn and become proficient in Lifelenz timekeeping system
    • Oversee Reference Checks for current/former Team Members
    • Oversee all EDD Notice responses
    • Oversee Team Member & Customer Sedgwick Claims (Worker’s Compensation & Liability Claims)
  • Ensure the Talent Promise is being carried out
    • Implement staff recognition including but not limited to; celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, exceptional performance, promotions, departures and special life events (such as: weddings, graduation, new babies, etc.)
    • Execute bi-annual Team Member satisfaction surveys
  • Ensure restaurant compliance with Labor & Employment Laws
    • Ensure all legal postings are current and accurate
    • Stay updated on all changes regarding employment or employee experience (ie: minimum wage changes, state and federal legislation, mandated postings, mandated team wide trainings, etc.)
    • Keep employee documents current and in compliance
    • Equip leadership with knowledge of necessary employment regulations and mandates 
    • Oversee implementation/execution of Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (reference SOP)
    • Submit mandated annual reporting (CA Pay Data Reporting, EEO-1 Reporting)
    • Ensure payroll/schedule/employment records retention compliance
    • Perform quarterly compliance audits of all talent related systems
    • Ensure wage salaries and hours are updated in Decisely bi-annually
    • Update handbook in Decisely annually
    • Assist with rollout of any new trainings to stay compliant according to new California state laws
    • Assist with Open Enrollment
  • Solidify all store policies are being strictly executed and enforced
    • Keep updated policy manual and ensure all leadership is properly equipped in expected execution 
    • Monitor and oversee discipline process to ensure accountability
    • Oversee successful employment termination process
      • May work with Jeffrey to complete this process
      • Complete all terminations in a timely manner
  • Execute payroll and monitor all payroll systems for most accurate information 
    • Stay current on all updates and changes for the HR payroll system
    • Execute payroll process bi-weekly
    • Oversee the PSL binder post payroll to ensure everyone is using the correct columns and no one is “overspending” hours or using before eligible 
    • Perform quarterly audits of all systems related to payroll to ensure accurate information 
    • Oversee annual W-2 distribution 
  • Work with Talent Specialist to manage Talent budgets
    • Track expenses by category to ensure we stay within annual budgets
    • Leverage trade partners to keep costs low

Qualifications and Pre-Requisites:

  • 4-year degree or equivalent experience in the field 
  • Open availability (including occasional weekends and nights)
  • Must be system minded, have great follow through, excellent time management skills, be comfortable having high stakes conversations (performance issues, terminations, etc.), and a heart for people 
  • Experience in executing high level communication

Job Details:

  • Part-time Position (25 hours)
  • Optional Operational hours (15 hours)