Human resources manager Jobs in USA

Who We Are

Miguel’s Restaurants is a multi-location California
restaurant brand built on strong culture, operational excellence, and
people-first leadership. Our success starts with our teams — and our HR
department plays a critical role in driving compliance, engagement, and
performance across our restaurants.

What We Offer

• Competitive
  base salary


• Annual
  performance bonus opportunity


• Hybrid
  schedule – 2 days per week work-from-home flexibility


• Health
  benefits and 401(k)


• Leadership
  exposure and advancement opportunities


• A
  collaborative, fast-paced environment where your voice matters

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact in a
dynamic hospitality organization. As our Human Resources Manager, you’ll
partner closely with Operations to support employee relations, compliance, and
workforce strategy across multiple locations. You’ll gain meaningful hands-on
experience while helping strengthen and evolve our people programs — all within
a supportive and team-oriented culture. You’ll support day-to-day Human
Resources operations across our restaurant locations.

This role is ideal for an HR professional with 2–3 years of
progressive HR experience who is ready to deepen their skills across employee
relations, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle, while partnering
closely with Operations, Training & Development and other support teams.

This position does not include direct supervision of
employees. This position partners with senior HR leadership for employment
decisions, ensuring compliance and adherence to
California employment law, cross-functional partnership with HR team
members, and future advancement opportunities. Bilingual English/Spanish skills
are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Maintain
  accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with company
  policies and employment laws.


• Assist
  with audits, reporting, and process improvements related to HR operations.

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve
  as a point of contact for employee questions regarding policies,
  procedures, and workplace concerns.


• Support
  employee relations matters by assisting with investigations,
  documentation, and follow-up under the direction of HR leadership.


• Promote
  a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment aligned with
  company culture and values.

Compliance & Risk Awareness

• Assist
  with ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws,
  with a strong emphasis on California labor requirements.


• Support
  the administration and tracking of required training, certifications, and
  acknowledgments.


• Assist
  with maintaining and updating HR policies and handbooks to reflect current
  legal requirements and operational practices.

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Partner
  with Payroll Manager to ensure company policies, processes and legal
  requirements align with payroll processes.


• Assist
  with health and welfare benefits administration.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate
  with Operations, Training & Development, and other support teams on hiring
  initiatives, training rollouts, and internal communications.


• Participate
  in HR-related projects that support operational goals and employee
  engagement.


• Provide
  administrative and analytical support for HR initiatives and operational
  needs.

Communication & Professional Development

• Prepare
  clear written communications, reports, and presentations related to HR
  initiatives.


• Build
  strong working relationships with managers and leaders at all levels.


• Maintain
  a professional, confidential, and consistent approach when handling
  sensitive employee information.


• Actively
  seek feedback, training, and development to build skills aligned with
  future HR leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  preferred.

Experience

• 2–3
  years of HR experience, ideally within hospitality, restaurant,
  retail, or multi-location environments.


• Experience
  supporting employee relations, compliance, and HR operations.


• Exposure
  to payroll and benefits administration strongly preferred.

Skills

• Bilingual
  English/Spanish preferred.


• Working
  knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices (California experience
  a plus).


• Strong
  organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Professional,
  approachable communication style with the ability to handle sensitive
  information.


• Ability
  to collaborate effectively across departments.


• Proficiency
  with HRIS and payroll systems.


• Desire
  and aptitude for growth into a future leadership role.

Key Competencies

• Attention
  to Detail: Maintains accuracy in documentation, reporting, and
  employee records.


• Confidentiality
  & Professional Judgment: Handles sensitive information with
  discretion and integrity.


• Compliance
  Awareness: Working knowledge of California labor laws, benefits,
  leaves, and HR regulations.


• Organization
  & Time Management: Effectively manages multiple priorities and
  deadlines.


• Collaboration:
  Works effectively with Payroll, HR leadership, Operations, and managers.


• Employee
  Service Orientation: Provides responsive, respectful, and
  solution-focused support.


• Problem
  Solving: Identifies issues, follows established procedures, and
  escalates when appropriate.


• Adaptability
  & Growth Mindset: Demonstrates willingness to learn and grow
  within the HR function.

Work Environment

·
Initially in-office with eventual transition to
a hybrid model based on business needs and performance.

• May
  require occasional travel to restaurant locations.


• Fast-paced,
  collaborative environment supporting a multi-location hospitality
  organization.