HR Generalist
About Us
FDC is one of the largest franchises for GoTo Foods, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and other well-recognized brands. We are a growing, multi-brand food service organization operating across several states. Our teams’ power high-volume, people-first operations, and compliance, consistency, and employee experience are critical to our success. As we continue to scale, we are seeking an experienced HR Generalist with deep expertise in New York Fair Workweek regulations within the restaurant industry.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist – Fair Workweek Compliance will serve as a subject-matter expert on New York Fair Workweek laws and related scheduling practices. This role will partner closely with operations leaders, payroll, and the broader HR team to ensure compliance, educate managers, and support audits and corrective actions across multiple food service locations.
Key Responsibilities
New York Fair Workweek compliance
- Act as the primary HR resource for New York Fair Workweek compliance across restaurant operations
- Monitor, interpret, and apply Fair Workweek regulations and related labor laws
- Partner with operations leaders to ensure scheduling practices align with legal requirements
- Conduct on site audits of schedules, payroll records, and premium pay practices
- Investigate Fair Workweek-related employee concerns and recommend corrective actions
- Support training and education for managers on compliant scheduling practices
- Assist with agency inquiries, internal audits, and documentation requests
- Collaborate with payroll and HRIS teams to ensure system accuracy and compliance
General Responsibilities
- Support recruitment efforts, including posting jobs
- Maintain employee records and update HR systems
- Answer employee questions about HR policies, benefits, and procedures
- Coordinate training sessions and track participation
- Support performance review processes and employee development programs
- Assist with employee relations and help resolve basic workplace issues
- Travel regularly throughout the New York area and Northeast to support field locations