Georgetown Events Hospitality Group Is Hiring A Human Resources Generalist Bilingual

Georgetown Events Hospitality Group, based in Washington, DC, is celebrated for its family of beloved restaurants and event venues, offering a vibrant community space for friends old and new to gather and enjoy delicious cuisine. Known for its inviting atmosphere and strong connection to the local community, it is the perfect place to find your next hospitality role.

Join Our Team as an HR Generalist 🌟

About the Role

As an HR Generalist for Georgetown Events, you will serve as the operational backbone of our people function across our concepts — including Jetties, Surfside, The Bullpen, and Millie's. You will be instrumental in building scalable systems and acting as a trusted HR partner for our field employees. Reporting directly to the Director of HR, this hands-on role balances structure with a personal touch, supporting employee lifecycle needs from onboarding to complex employee relations.

Salary Range 💰

$65,000 - $72,000 annually

What You’ll Do

• Employee Life Cycle Management – Manage onboarding, benefits enrollment, status changes, and offboarding in Paycom, ensuring data accuracy and consistent workflows across all locations.
• People Operations & Systems – Develop and maintain scalable HR infrastructure, including policies, SOPs, and compliance systems.
• Field Employee Support – Offer bilingual HR support to our field teams, confidently guiding employees through HR processes in their preferred language.
• Employee Relations – Act as a neutral resource for both Spanish and English-speaking employees, handling HR concerns and conducting workplace investigations as needed.
• Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, maintain up-to-date employee handbooks, and conduct audits.
• Reporting & Metrics – Prepare HR reports on compliance, benefits, headcount, and turnover to inform leadership decisions.

You'll Thrive Here If You… 🚀

• Are fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
• Enjoy data entry and building workflows in Paycom as much as guiding employees through HR processes or conversations
• Have hands-on experience with HRIS systems, especially Paycom, to drive consistency and efficiency
• Possess a strong understanding of employment law and compliance, knowing when to escalate concerns
• Have earned and maintained the trust of a field or hourly workforce
• Are comfortable building processes from scratch in an evolving organization
• Adapt well to shifting priorities and view change as an opportunity

Qualifications 📋

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) – required
• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience, including managing employee lifecycle and compliance
• Practical HRIS experience, with Paycom experience considered a plus
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Experience developing or enhancing HR policies, SOPs, or compliance programs – restaurant or retail experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred)
• Proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace, and similar tools
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel between locations as needed