Human Resources Specialist

Banyan Search • Salisbury, NC

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About The Position

Banyan Search is actively seeking a skilled Human Resources Specialist for our client located in Salisbury, NC. This newly created position plays a critical role in supporting multiple store locations by addressing employee concerns, coaching store leadership, enhancing HR documentation, and mitigating organizational risk. By fostering trust, consistency, and fairness, this role directly contributes to a positive and engaging workplace culture. Key Responsibilities & Impact Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, investigating workplace issues with integrity and discretion. Collaborate with leadership to provide coaching and guidance, fostering effective team management and consistent decision-making. Strengthen organizational practices through accurate, thorough documentation and process improvements. Support a multi-unit environment by identifying opportunities to reduce risk and enhance compliance with policies. Champion a workplace culture that values fairness, accountability, and inclusion, reinforcing employee engagement and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HR or employee relations, preferably within multi-unit retail, quick-service restaurants, or hospitality.
• Demonstrated expertise in Human Resources practices, policies, and employee relations.
• Strong aptitude for conducting investigations, documenting outcomes, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations is highly valued.
• Proficiency with HR software, systems, and related technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations is highly valued.
• Proficiency with HR software, systems, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, investigating workplace issues with integrity and discretion.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide coaching and guidance, fostering effective team management and consistent decision-making.
• Strengthen organizational practices through accurate, thorough documentation and process improvements.
• Support a multi-unit environment by identifying opportunities to reduce risk and enhance compliance with policies.
• Champion a workplace culture that values fairness, accountability, and inclusion, reinforcing employee engagement and satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level