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This study aims to analyze the effect of compensation justice perception, organizational communication, and schedule flexibility on the organizational commitment of Generation Z baristas in independent coffee shops in Semarang City. This research used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The sample consisted of 100 Generation Z baristas selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS software. The results showed that compensation justice perception had a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment. Conversely, organizational communication and schedule flexibility had no significant partial effect on organizational commitment. The research model explains the variance in organizational commitment with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 54.1%, while the remaining 45.9% is influenced by factors outside the model. These findings indicate that independent coffee shops need to prioritize the transparency and fairness of the compensation system (such as tip and incentive distribution) as the primary retention factor, while communication and flexibility serve as basic hygiene factors that must be supported by holistic HR policies.