Job Description

OVERVIEW
Oyster Sunday (OS) is looking for an experienced and people-first HR Specialist to join our team on a
contracted basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment, loves
building thoughtful systems, and understands the unique dynamics of the hospitality industry.
You’ll work closely with the OS internal team to support a range of HR projects for our
clients—independent restaurants, bars, cafes, and hospitality groups—across onboarding, compliance,
employee relations, and operational setup. A strong background in hospitality is essential, as is the
ability to manage multiple clients and deliverables at once.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Lead and support client-facing HR projects, including handbook development, job descriptions,
onboarding systems, and compliance documentation
● Own the client relationship lifecycle—from onboarding to project management and
offboarding—ensuring a seamless and positive client experience
● Research and advise on federal, state, and local labor laws (with a focus on CA and NY) to keep
clients compliant
● Draft and edit internal policies, training materials, and HR-related communications tailored to
hospitality teams
● Assist in implementing HR tools and systems (ATS, onboarding platforms, HRIS, etc.)
● Help clients shape people-first practices like performance reviews, time-off policies, and
benefits education
● Join discovery calls and client check-ins to assess needs and provide strategic, actionable
solutions to the OS internal team
● Collaborate with the OS team to manage timelines, track deliverables, and support multiple
client accounts
● Handle sensitive employee and client information with the highest level of confidentiality and
professionalism

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
● 3–5+ years of experience in HR, people operations, or HR consulting
● Proven success managing client relationships, timelines, and deliverables
● Hands-on experience in the hospitality industry (restaurant, hotel, food & beverage strongly
preferred)
● Strong understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws (especially CA and NY)
● Excellent communication and writing skills—especially for handbooks, policies, and internal
docs
● Detail-oriented and highly organized; able to juggle multiple projects at once
● Empathetic and solution-oriented, with a collaborative mindset
● Familiarity with platforms like Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Asana, and Google Workspace is a
plus
● PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a bonus, but not required

OUR VALUES
● Insatiable curiosity
● Endless creativity
● Boundless optimism
● Steady empathy
● Balanced confidence
● Excellence

Reports to: Head of People + Operations 
Department: HR
Classification: Independent Contractor
Rate: $75-85 per Hour

ABOUT OYSTER SUNDAY
We work with independent restaurants, hotels, bars, wine shops, coffee brands, CPG brands, beverage
brands, museums, nonprofits, agencies, and more. Consider us your strategic thought partner or an
extension of your in-house team – whether you’re launching a business or currently operating one.

DISCLAIMER
Oyster Sunday is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race,
color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking
victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status,
genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

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