HR / People Generalist

Gastamo Group (Park Burger, Homegrown Tap & Dough, Park & Co, Lady Nomada and Perdida) is a locally owned and operated restaurant group in Denver, Colorado with a strong focus on fresh and local ingredients. We are a fast-growing company, opening new locations and concepts each year which provides ample opportunity for growth.

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People Generalist

Reporting to the Vice President of People & Culture, the People Generalist at Gastamo Group plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of our People & Culture function. This position is responsible for executing core HR functions including management-level recruiting, onboarding, HR administration, employee relations, benefits coordination, compliance, and workplace safety tracking. The ideal candidate is bilingual (Spanish/English), highly organized, and passionate about creating exceptional team member experiences that reflect Gastamo’s values and mission: to make everyone feel special through great food, unique environments, and exceptional hospitality. This role includes occasional time spent in our restaurant locations to foster understanding of team dynamics, culture, and operational needs—ensuring that People & Culture strategies remain grounded, empathetic, and aligned with the realities of our teams.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The duties and responsibilities listed below are those that must be met to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform an essential function.

Talent Acquisition:

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for salaried restaurant leadership positions.
• Collaborate with the VP of People & Culture and Operations leaders to understand hiring needs.
• Manage job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and reference checks.
• Prepare offer letters, initiate background checks, and coordinate new hire communications.
• Maintain and manage the applicant tracking system.
  
  

Onboarding and Orientation

• Coordinate onboarding logistics including system setup, event packet distribution, and I-9 verification.
• Send welcome communications and align start dates and onboarding schedules with DOs.
• Ensure seamless integration for new hires with timely and accurate onboarding execution.
  
  

HR Administration and Compliance

• Maintain and audit employee records and documentation for compliance with federal and state laws, including I-9s, personnel files, and government postings.
• Manage and ensure data integrity across HR platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Checkr, ATS) to support workflows, recordkeeping, and privacy standards.
• Support the creation, implementation, and ongoing review of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks—including regular updates to the Team Member Handbook and Management Procedures Manual.
• Coordinate policy audits and maintain the Compliance Scorecard to ensure legal and procedural alignment.
• Administer employment status changes including promotions, transfers, and separations; prepare related documentation.
• Oversee unemployment claims, garnishments, and related legal documentation, ensuring timely and accurate handling.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to support payroll-related compliance (e.g., W-2 audits, payroll tax reconciliation) and confirm alignment between HR data and financial systems.
• Ensure timely updates and distribution of required postings from federal and state agencies; maintain internal database for poster audits.
  
  

Employee Relations Support

• Assist with documentation and coordination of performance management, write-ups, and investigations.
• Track anniversaries, terminations, and exit interview summaries.
• Provide timely, confidential support to managers and team members regarding HR concerns
  
  

Safety, Workers’ Compensation & Leave Tracking

• Track workplace incidents and ensure workers’ compensation documentation and follow-up.
• Support OSHA reporting when necessary and light-duty return-to-work coordination.
• Maintain safety-related records and serve as liaison with insurance providers for claims and follow-ups.
  
  

Culture & Communication

• This role reflects and reinforces Gastamo’s Core Values:
• Gastamo Heart, Build Trust, All the Small Things, Win Together, and Constantly Evolving.
• The HR Generalist is a culture ambassador who helps model, support, and operationalize these values across all people practices.
• Assist with internal communications, recognition programs, and HR-driven team initiatives.
• Coordinate survey distribution and feedback follow-up.
• Partner with restaurant teams to understand on-the-ground needs and culture rhythms.
• Model Gastamo’s values in all communication and support a feedback-forward culture.
  
  

Personal Skills

• Champion Change: Paves the way for needed changes and manages implementation effectively.
• Seasoned Judgment: Takes all critical information into account when making decisions; makes timely, tough decisions.
• Coach and Develop: Accurately assesses strengths and development needs of team members; gives timely, specific feedback, and helpful coaching; provides challenging assignments and opportunities for development.
• Inspiring Trust: Earns the confidence and trust of others; shows consistency between words, and actions; delivers on commitments; produces high-quality work demonstrates high standards of ethical conduct; protects confidential information; does not omit controversial information or change information to suit others.
• Foster Open Communication: Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly between self and others; encourages the open expression of ideas and opinions.
• Attracting and Developing Talent: Attracts high caliber people; accurately appraises the strengths and weaknesses of others; provides constructive feedback; develops successors and talent pools.
• Driving Execution: Monitors results; tackles problems directly and with a sense of urgency.
• Company Professionalism: Consistently treats individual with dignity and respect, recognizing the importance of cultural differences. Embraces, communicates, and demonstrates company values and ethics. Maintains reasonable expectations of self and others when balancing time and performance demands with personal and professional needs.
  
  

Education, Experience, And Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Psychology preferred
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus.
• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience required.
• Previous experience in restaurant management or hospitality operations strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively with all levels of staff and leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state labor laws, OSHA, and workplace compliance practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (e.g., Paylocity).
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and present confidently in front of groups.
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Dining Benefit Each Month to be used at any Gastamo Restaurant
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401K with employer match
• Management Referral Program
• Leadership Health Benefit
• Earn up to 12 days of PTO the first year
• 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave upon hire
  
  

This position will be posted for two weeks or until the position is filled

Take the next step in your career by applying to join our team today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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