Human Resources Specialist

Title: HR SpecialistSalary: $60k-70kBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, 401K Retirement Plan, Paid time off, paid Holidays, and High Performance CultureWork Schedule: M-F 8:30am – 5:30pmLocation: Hackensack, NJ General AreaPosition Type: Direct Hire or Temp to PermanentCompany Overview: Rapidly growing and one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world is in search of an HR Generalist with a strong focus on recruitment. This role is heavily focused on high-volume recruiting within the fast-casual industry, partnering closely with restaurant leadership to manage full-cycle hiring while delivering a positive, efficient candidate experience. In addition, this position supports day-to-day HR administrative functions to ensure smooth, compliant, and effective human resources operations.Responsibilities:Manage full-cycle recruiting for support office exempt roles, including positions within multiple departments, Operations, Development, Marketing, and ManufacturingPartner closely with Hiring Managers, and leadership team to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities.Actively source candidates through various channels and build talent pipelines to support growing teams and ongoing hiring needs.Screen candidates, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers.Guide candidates through the hiring process, ensuring timely communication and a positive candidate experience.Extend verbal and written job offers and support pre-employment onboarding steps.Monitor hiring progress and follow up with candidates and managers to ensure timely completion of onboarding tasks.Maintain applicant tracking system and ensure accurate documentation and completion.Compliance & HR AdministrationEnsure recruiting and hiring practices align with company policies and applicable labor laws.Support HR initiatives such as audits, reporting, and process improvements related to recruiting. Report on hiring metrics, such as speed reports including time to fill and time to hire.Assist with inquiries related to hiring, onboarding, and basic HR questions.Collaborate on staffing strategies, workforce planning, and hiring best practices.Qualifications:1–3 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or talent acquisition (hospitality or retail preferred).Experience with high-volume hiring and fast-paced environments.Strong communication and organizational skills with excellent follow-up.Work with applicant tracking systems and HR platforms (Harri experience a plus).Ability to manage multiple openings at once while maintaining attention to detail.A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for connecting people to roles where they can succeed.