Human Resources Manager

Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya

$82K — $90K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • 4-6+ years of HR experience (multi-unit, restaurant, or retail preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of California employment laws (required)
  • Experience managing multi-state HR compliance
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Willingness to travel and work from restaurant locations as needed
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding
  • Ensure full compliance with federal and multi-state labor laws, with a focus on California
  • Act as the primary HR partner for restaurant operations and leadership teams
  • Handle employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions
  • Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
  • Support staffing, workforce planning, and retention strategies
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 90% of medical premium covered by the company
  • Employee meals and discounts
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on position and tenure
Full Job Description
Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Redmond, WA | Full-Time | Exempt

(Open to candidates based in Houston, TX)

Salary: $82,000 - $90,000/ Annually

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Job Summary

We are looking for an HR leader who can build and scale our HR function from the ground up. This is not a traditional support role-it requires ownership of creating a structured, data-driven HR operating system with clear visibility, accountability, and measurable impact. You will be responsible for establishing core processes, driving KPIs (such as turnover, time-to-hire, and employee relations outcomes), and implementing scalable systems that support our growing organization. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable operating independently in a remote environment while delivering consistent, trackable results.

The ideal candidate has strong multi-state HR experience with a must-have understanding of California labor laws and compliance.

Reports to: Director & VP of Operations

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage end-to-end HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding
  • Ensure full compliance with federal and multi-state labor laws, with a strong emphasis on California compliance, including Washington, Oregon, Texas, and Hawaii.
  • Act as the primary HR partner for restaurant operations and leadership teams
  • Handle employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions
  • Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures
  • Support staffing, workforce planning, and retention strategies
  • Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
  • Oversee payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HRIS systems
  • Conduct training and provide coaching to managers
  • Travel to restaurant locations and work on-site when required

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • 4-6+ years of HR experience (multi-unit, restaurant, or retail preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of California employment laws (required)
  • Experience managing multi-state HR compliance
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Willingness to travel and work from restaurant locations as needed
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Preferred
  • SHRM-CP / PHR certification
  • Experience supporting restaurant or hospitality operations
  • Familiarity with HRIS platforms (ADP, UKG Ready, Paycom, Workday, etc.)


Benefits & Other Compensation:

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, with the company covering 90% of the medical premium.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee meals and discounts
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development
  • Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on position and tenure


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