HR Generalist
About the Company
Red Rabbit is the largest Black-owned K-12 School Food Management Company in the country. In this capacity, we work with hundreds of schools, districts, and food banks to uplift communities of color throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Since 2005, our professionally trained chefs have created menus, sourced farm-fresh ingredients, and cooked delicious, thoughtful, and familiar food. Our food matters not only because it’s integral to good health but also because what children eat is an essential part of their cultural identity and sense of self.
About the Role
The HR Generalist will play a vital role in Red Rabbit’s People & Development department. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing Black-owned organization dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering workplace for our BIPOC employees. The HR Generalist will support various HR functions, ensuring that our team members feel valued and supported, and that our HR practices align with Red Rabbit’s mission and values.
The HR Generalist will support the NYC team and work closely with our HR teams in other locations to ensure team synergy and compliance across state lines. Proficiency in Spanish is a huge plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Foster positive employee relations and work to resolve employee issues in a timely and effective manner.
- HRIS Management: Maintain and manage the HRIS, ensuring accurate data entry and the integrity of employee records. Generate reports and analyze data to support HR decision-making and time tracking.
- Compliance and Policy Implementation: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Administer and enforce HR policies and procedures, keeping them up-to-date with legal and industry standards.
- Recruitment and Onboarding: Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and manage the full-cycle recruitment process. Assist with onboarding to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for new hires.
- Performance Management: Support the performance management process, including coordinating performance reviews, providing guidance on goal setting, and assisting with employee development plans.
- Training and Development: Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating training sessions to support employee growth and development. Support the implementation of employee development programs.
- Benefits Administration: Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and inquiries. Educate employees on available benefits and resources.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or accredited certifications in HR
- 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in a hospitality, restaurant, or school environment.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
- Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Experience with HRIS systems and data management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- A passion for social justice, equity in the workplace, and improving nutrition in schools is essential.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: $70,000-$85,000
- Generous PTO
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Option
- Professional Development
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Travel Reimbursements
- and more
Reports to: Office of the Chief Business Officer
Department: People & Development
Location: NYC Metro Area / Work from Home
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Days: Monday - Friday
About Red Rabbit
Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is a Black-owned, MWBE Certified, K-12 school food management company that believes choosing to feed children diverse and nutritious food is an act of social justice. Red Rabbit celebrates all cultures in the urban school cafeteria by preparing meals that reflect the heritage of the kids we serve. The company places professionally trained chefs in the school cafeteria to create culturally relevant meals that become part of the school community. From our kitchens, Red Rabbit prepares and delivers thousands of heritage-based, scratch-made meals to the Greater New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. regions.
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Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.