HR Specialist (CA - Hayward)

We are seeking a dedicated HR Specialist to join our team and drive recruitment efforts that support our company’s rapid growth. This role will focus on leading full-cycle recruiting while also collaborating with the HR team to streamline processes and enhance the overall employee experience. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can partner with multiple internal teams, and is passionate about building strong talent pipelines.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding) to attract and hire top talent for restaurant operation, production, and corporate roles.
• Partner closely with hiring managers across departments to anticipate staffing needs and deliver effective recruiting strategies.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring demands.

HR Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work with the HR team to streamline and improve hiring workflows, onboarding practices, and overall candidate/employee experience.
• Support HR initiatives around compliance, process documentation, and systems improvement.
• Contribute to the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of HR programs and processes across diverse operational areas, helping strengthen the employee experience throughout the full employee lifecycle.
• May perform a number of other similar or related duties which may not be specifically included within this job description, but which are consistent with the general level of the job and the responsibilities.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate with department leaders to understand business objectives and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Provide guidance and market insights to managers on talent trends and competitive hiring practices.

Employee Experience Support

• Contribute to a positive work culture by ensuring smooth handoffs from recruiting to onboarding.
• Support HR colleagues in key areas such as employee engagement, performance management, and compliance when needed.

Requirements, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) preferred; relevant recruiting or HR experience required.
• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition; agency or high-volume recruiting a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and stakeholders at once.
• Experience in process improvement or HR systems a strong plus.
• Food/Restaurant Industry experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative HR team.
• Fluency in English is required, Chinese is preferred. 

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Site: On-site at Hayward Corporate Office

• Pay: $70,000 – $90,000 per year
• Health Insurance 
• Paid Sick leave
• Paid Time-off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Discount Programs
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

 *Dough Zone USA and Moji Food are 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 and Moji Food participate in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.