People & Culture, Coordinator

Atlas Restaurant Group • Baltimore, MD

2d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Atlas Restaurant Group, hospitality extends to our employees, and we are seeking a People + Culture Coordinator who embodies this spirit. This role is crucial in ensuring a consistent, thoughtful, and people-centered employee experience from onboarding through their entire journey with Atlas. The coordinator will act as a trusted resource for employees and restaurant leaders, managing People + Culture processes with accuracy and clear communication, all while maintaining the distinct Atlas experience. Ideal candidates are organized, approachable, curious, and genuinely enjoy helping people.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in Human Resources, People + Culture, employee experience, or administrative support.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comfort working with confidential information and exercising good judgment.
• A genuine people-first, service-minded approach.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an eye for the details that keep things running smoothly.
• Clear, friendly, and professional communication skills and the ability to connect with people at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay calm when things get busy.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the curiosity to investigate a discrepancy rather than simply pass it along.
• Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation, unemployment processes, employment standards, or HR operations.
• A team-first mindset and willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems commonly used in hospitality, such as ADP Workforce Now, Toast, or Payday Portal, is a plus.
• Restaurant or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with HRIS and People + Culture tools is preferred.
• Basic understanding of employment standards, payroll fundamentals, or employee lifecycle processes is an asset.
• Co-op, internship, volunteer, or other hands-on experience in HR or People + Culture is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a responsive, approachable resource for employees and leaders, providing internal hospitality and helping answer People + Culture questions.
• Partner with People + Culture Partners and restaurant leadership to support our teams and create a consistent employee experience across our locations.
• Coordinate and execute onboarding processes from offer acceptance through a new hire’s first days with Atlas.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure new hires have what they need to feel welcomed, prepared, and connected.
• Coordinate I-9 documentation, background checks, offer letters, contracts, relocation support, clothing/uniform allowances, and other employment documentation.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of our HRIS by processing hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, pay changes, and other employee updates.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation while protecting confidential and sensitive information.
• Support payroll-related processes and deadlines by identifying discrepancies, following up on missing information, and helping resolve issues quickly.
• Help keep our People + Culture systems, processes, and records organized, accurate, and up to date.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and People + Culture programs.
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation and unemployment processes, including claims, documentation, follow-up, and communication with employees, managers, and third-party partners.
• Maintain required labor law postings across all Atlas locations.
• Support People + Culture projects and initiatives that make our processes more efficient, consistent, and people-centered.
• Model Atlas values and our hospitality mindset in every interaction.
• Handle employee information with discretion, confidentiality, and care.
• Stay current on applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements and help support compliance with company policies and best practices.
• Jump in where needed, bring a solutions-oriented mindset, and be someone our restaurants can count on.

Benefits

• Health coverage that supports you—medical, dental, and vision
• A 401(k) to invest in your future
• 100% company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for added peace of mind
• Paid parental leave to support life’s biggest moments
• Ongoing learning and leadership development to keep you growing
• Real opportunities to move, grow, and build your career across our brands and markets
• Pet Insurance options because they’re part of your family too
• A 40% dining discount across all Atlas Restaurant Group properties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree