California Regional HR Director

Total Wine & More; California; On-site; USD 143,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health care plans

401(k)

Disability & life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Total Wine & More is seeking a Regional HR Director to lead California’s HR strategy for one of the company’s largest markets. This role works with Regional VP, District Managers, and Store Leaders to drive talent development, engagement, and compliance in a complex labor landscape.

The position requires 10+ years in HR leadership within large multi-unit retail, deep California employment law knowledge, and the ability to influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership in multi-unit retail environments.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Experience partnering with counsel on wage-and-hour matters, PAGA, class actions, or related matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior HR advisor for the California market and partner with field leadership to translate priorities into people strategies.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development across California.
• Oversee performance management, coaching, and employee relations including investigations and separations.
• Ensure compliant and sustainable employment practices in partnership with Legal and Payroll.
• Travel 65–70% across California and other assigned markets.

Skills

California employment law

HR leadership

Retail HR experience

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or HR

Job description

Total Wine & More is seeking a Regional HR Director to lead California’s HR strategy for one of the company’s largest markets. This role works with Regional VP, District Managers, and Store Leaders to drive talent development, engagement, and compliance in a complex labor landscape.

The position requires 10+ years in HR leadership within large multi-unit retail, deep California employment law knowledge, and the ability to influence senior leaders.