Part-Time HR Manager

Somni | West Hollywood, CA

Job Type: Part-Time, On-Site
Schedule: 1 day per week (6–8 hours)
Compensation: $50–$85 per hour, depending on experience

Job Description

Somni, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in West Hollywood, is seeking an experienced Part-Time HR Manager to support our team and leadership.

We are looking for a hands-on, approachable HR professional who understands the hospitality industry and can help us maintain a positive, fair, and professional working environment.

This role will work closely with our management team while also serving as an independent and trusted resource for employees.

Responsibilities

• Support management with day-to-day HR matters and employee relations.

• Serve as a confidential point of contact for employee concerns.

• Assist with conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and disciplinary matters.

• Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and tip-pooling policies.

• Review and maintain employee handbooks, HR policies, and personnel documentation.

• Support hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and employee development.

• Provide guidance on workplace communication and management practices.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.

• Help foster a respectful, supportive, and accountable workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience.

• Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance.

• Experience in restaurants or hospitality strongly preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

• Comfortable working independently in a small, high-performance environment.

About the Position

This is a flexible, part-time opportunity with a regular on-site presence at Somni. We are looking for someone who can build genuine relationships with our team, provide practical guidance to management, and contribute to the long-term development of our workplace culture.