Human Resources Manager

• Ensure Tutta Bella’s overall compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Manage L&I cases with a third-party administrator as part of an industry Retro program.
• Develop and Oversee our workplace safety programs with support from our TPA.
• Manage unemployment claims and quarterly filings with our payroll processor.
• Complete the annual ACA reporting process through our payroll processor.
• Complete annual EEO-1 filing.
• Oversee the annual update of required workplace worker rights posters.
• Lead ADA interactive accommodations processes with location management.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA rules including overtime, rest breaks, and meal periods.
• Perform periodic audits of I-9 forms and provide I-9 training to hiring managers.
• Ensure job postings and hiring tools and processes are compliant with pay transparency and equal opportunity regulations.
• Conduct annual review and update of employee handbooks.
• Monitor the regulatory landscape and advise company leadership of relevant changes to federal, state and local regulation.

• Oversees biweekly payroll processing for all Tutta Bella restaurant and production employees. 
• Leads payroll system implementation or migration, coordinating with IT. 
• Serves as primary liaison with payroll provider for reporting and audits. Respond to employee paycheck inquiries.

• Review progressive discipline processes with location management.
• Participate in disciplinary meetings as needed.
• Lead investigations into employee complaints.
• Support location management by providing policy interpretations.
• Support location management in conflict resolution processes.
• Support the Director of Restaurant Operations in delivering management accountability.

• Draft and list job postings in alignment with location staffing needs.
• Maintain job postings using our recruitment platforms.
• Process and review employee terminations and rehires.
• Collaborate with location management to ensure the completion of employee orientations, onboarding and training.
• Support the restaurant and production teams in planning hiring to meet staffing needs while managing labor costs.

• Manage employee leaves including FMLA, WAPFML and other protected leaves.
• Lead the annual open enrollment process.
• Respond to employee inquiries about health insurance and other benefits programs.
• Collaborate with the finance team on annual health and other benefits renewals.
• Conduct periodic compensation reviews for all positions.
• Maintain an understanding of our tip-pool program and ensure its compliance with applicable regulations.
• Act as a liaison between our benefits brokers and providers and the company and our employees.
• Collaborate with location management and the finance team on performance and compensation review processes.
• Support manager bonus programs.

• Lead change management processes for new company policies.
• Coach managers on team communication and accountability.
• Establish a presence in all our locations and demonstrate our culture and values.

• Monitor and report on HR analytics to company leadership to support strategic planning.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for and maintain the company’s HRIS and other employee records.
• Draft new company policies in alignment with strategic goals and values.

• Support and contribute to Welcome to Tutta Bella, Welcome to the Hub and other new-employee onboarding processes.
• Maintain the list of drivers included on the company’s automotive liability insurance policy.
• Support employee appreciation programs.
• Actively monitor the ever-changing legal landscape of Seattle, Washington state and the restaurant and food manufacturing industries.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources, business administration, or another relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in HR functions including payroll, benefits administration, investigations, workplace safety programs, recruitment.
• 3-5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or Manager.
• A robust understanding of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office 365 including Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• SHRM-CP, PHR or other similar HR certification
• Demonstrated fluency and literacy in Spanish
• Strong working experience with ADP, Toast & CTUIT
• Experience in the hospitality, restaurant or production fields is highly desired

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America without sponsorship.
• Must have ready access to a reliable vehicle in alignment with regular travel to Tutta Bella locations in the greater Seattle area.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• This position is subject to a background check in compliance with state and local regulations.

• $120,000 to $140,000 annually, DOE

• Medical insurance with 65% employer-paid premiums (employee coverage) 
• Optional dental, vision, life, and family coverage 
• Paid Sick Leave (Seattle PSST compliant) 
• Manager vacation plan (up to 10 days earned in year one) 
• 7 paid holidays  

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