Senior HR Specialist (TX - Stafford)
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
HR (PHR, SPHR, SHRM)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$65,000-$80,000/year
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Career Development
Job Description
The Senior HR Specialist serves as the on-site HR partner and primary point of contact for our Stafford, TX location, which includes the Texas Central Kitchen and administrative offices supporting Dough Zone USA and Moji Food.
This is a full-time individual contributor role with site-level ownership responsible for driving efficient, consistent, and compliant HR operations across the full employee lifecycle.
What you’ll do
- Serve as the primary on-site HR point of contact for day-to-day employee questions and HR matters, including employee concerns, grievances, and workplace conflict; conduct investigations and guide managers through corrective action, PIPs, and terminations
- Partner with the HR team to ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws including state-specific wage and hour, leave, and termination requirements
- Support the OSHA program including the Accident Prevention Program, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) reviews and maintenance across all locations, recordkeeping, incident reporting, 300 log compliance, and site safety inspections
- Own and manage workers' compensation claims end-to-end including filing, carrier coordination, light duty assignments, return-to-work, and workplace injury documentation
- Process and maintain employee data and personnel changes in HRIS including transfers, pay updates, status changes, and terminations
- Partner with and provide guidance to the HR Admin to coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes including I-9 compliance, system setup, voluntary separations, and the inactive termination process
- Maintain HR policies and the employee handbook; partner with operations leadership to ensure consistent application across both entities
- Oversee personnel file integrity, employment verifications, and audit readiness
- Support HR reporting, initiatives, and projects
What you bring
- 5+ years of HR experience in a restaurant, food service, hospitality, or production/manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience managing employee relations cases including investigations, PIPs, and terminations
- Working knowledge of multi-state employment law including Texas, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as federal regulations (FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, ADA, OSHA)
- Comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced, shift-based environment with a predominantly hourly workforce
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite; familiarity with HRIS platforms (ADP, JazzHR, or similar) preferred
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification preferred
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (not required)
Work Requirement
Must be able to work 100% on-site at our Stafford, TX location.
Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000Why Join Us
- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility-based)
- Employee discount programs
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
*Dough Zone USA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Dough Zone USA participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
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FAQs About Senior HR Specialist (TX - Stafford) Jobs at Dough Zone USA
What is the work location for this position at Dough Zone USA?
This job at Dough Zone USA is located in Stafford, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Dough Zone USA?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $65,000 and $80,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Dough Zone USA?
Dough Zone USA lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Dough Zone USA?
Dough Zone USA is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is HR (PHR, SPHR, SHRM). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Dough Zone USA for this role?
Dough Zone USA offers following benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Career Development, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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