Tacombi is a fast-growing, omni-channel consumer and retail brand that is committed to globally sharing Mexican food and culture through hospitality experiences, CPG products, community outreach and digital content. Over the next couple years, we’ll be significantly expanding our footprint across the U.S., which means we are going to hire a lot of people and each one of them needs to uphold our brand promise, embody our core values and always extend Mexican Hospitality – Tacombi’s unique service culture – to our growing customer and employee bases.
The People Operations Generalist is an essential team member, supporting and executing HR and talent management functions across the Tacombi brand. This role spans all aspects of talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and data management. The People Operations Generalist will partner closely with managers to build an inclusive, productive workplace culture aligned with Tacombi’s mission and values. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting people and contributing to a vibrant company culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract top talent across Tacombi’s Taquerias and Support Center.
- Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Lead recruitment efforts for new location openings, aligning hires with company goals and values.
- Build and maintain relationships with local partners and industry networks to establish a talent pipeline.
- Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and collaborate with hiring managers on recruitment best practices.
Onboarding, Employee Engagement & People Systems
- Design and deliver onboarding programs that foster smooth integration for new hires, reflecting Tacombi’s culture and mission.
- Maintain accurate employee records and manage onboarding compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.
- Utilize the HRIS to standardize and streamline talent management processes, supporting accuracy and efficiency across teams.
- Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including recognition programs, team-building activities, and other efforts to promote a positive work environment.
- Support performance management efforts by coordinating reviews, assisting with performance improvement plans, and advising on career development opportunities.
HR Administration, Compliance & Data Management
- Maintain up-to-date employee records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HR policies and regulations.
- Support benefits administration by managing requests, coordinating enrollments, and assisting with payroll adjustments.
- Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, satisfaction) to drive decision-making and support continuous improvement.
- Partner with People Operations leadership to develop scalable processes, update policies, and ensure alignment with company goals and mission.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience of 3-5 years in an HR role.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Deep understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and a passion for HR.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized with a desire to grow.
- Enthusiasm for the Tacombi brand and its products. Most importantly, you have a love for tacos :)
Tacombi offers equal opportunities to all applicants, and we are committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to hire, develop and retain top employees through structured processes that reduce bias and promote equity and belonging.
What We Do
Tacombi started in 2006 on the sand-dusted streets of Playa Del Carmen with a converted taco-serving bus and a dream to share Mexico with the world. We opened our first taqueria in a downtown garage in New York in 2010, and also started producing our own authentic, traditional “Vista Hermosa” tortilla products to preserve and share the flavors of Mexico. We have continued to share Mexican taco culture through neighborhood taquerias across New York, Washington DC and Miami and offer our Vista Hermosa products through stores across the country.
As Tacombi opens kitchens in new cities, we have committed to grow our nonprofit The Tacombi Foundation and The Tacombi Community Kitchen, which was established to fight food insecurity and provide food relief for those in need.
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