HR Generalist

At Eureka! Restaurant Group, we make people feel good and feel alive through our shared values of Energy, Discovery, and Community. Our team members join us to celebrate life through a culture rooted in hospitality, collaboration, and growth. As we continue to expand across our brands—Eureka!, La Popular, and Amalfi Llama—we are looking for a passionate HR Generalist to support our growing operations while working remotely with the flexibility to occasionally visit our restaurant locations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy partnering with leaders, and love creating positive workplace experiences, this role is for you!

Purpose of the Position

The HR Generalist will be the main partner for full-cycle recruitment across multiple locations, while also supporting HR operations, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance. This position ensures that hiring needs are met on time, with high-quality candidates, while enhancing the employee experience from the very first interaction.

This is a remote position with flexibility to visit our restaurant locations when needed. If you love connecting with people, building strong teams, and supporting hiring managers to bring the right talent onboard, this role is for you!

This role reports to the VP, People & Culture and works in collaboration with the broader People & Culture team.

The Perks

• Competitive Salary (60k - 70k)
• Fun & Fast-Paced Environment
• Management Development Opportunities
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (Full Time)
• Employee Assistance Program – licensed counseling, community support, and more

Essential Functions

• Live our values of Energy, Discovery, and Community in all interactions.
• Act as the primary recruiter for management and hourly roles across brands.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, create postings, and design sourcing strategies.
• Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and networking.
• Manage the candidate pipeline, ensuring a strong flow of talent.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with managers.
• Guide candidates through the process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Support onboarding of new hires, ensuring compliance and smooth integration.
• Provide general HR support in employee relations, compliance, and benefits as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with field and restaurant leaders.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, active listening, and professional communication.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee matters.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other HR certification is a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Position requires regular use of computer, telephone, and digital communication platforms.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent travel to restaurant locations and Support Center meetings (approx. 25–40% of the time).
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed for leadership events, openings, or crises.
• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment requiring critical thinking and agility.

Eureka! is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

At-Will Statement & Job Description Disclaimer This position is at-will. Managers may resign at any time for any reason, with or without notice. Similarly, Eureka! retains the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. This job description aims to outline the primary responsibilities and qualifications of the role but is not exhaustive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

If you're ready to bring your financial expertise and enthusiasm to Eureka!, apply today!

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience as an HR generalist, preferably in multi-unit restaurants or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., wage & hour, leaves, harassment, ADA).
• Experience handling employee relations and investigations.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.