California Regional HR Director for Retail & Compliance

California Fine Wine & Spirits; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Wine & More in California seeks a Regional HR Director to lead HR strategy and operations for one of our largest markets. You will partner with field leaders to ensure workforce readiness, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across California and select markets.

The role requires expert CA employment law knowledge, strategic HR leadership, and hands-on experience in large multi-unit retail. Significant travel and relocation to California are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in multi-unit retail environments, including California.
• Expert-level knowledge of California employment law and applying CA requirements in a multi-site context.
• Deep expertise in wage-and-hour compliance, meal/rest periods, timekeeping, leave administration, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with field leadership to translate priorities into people strategies.
• Serve as the primary HR advisor for the California market and leaders at all levels.
• Lead talent strategies including workforce planning, acquisition, succession, and leadership development.
• Oversee performance management, coaching, and development across the market.
• Advise on complex employee relations, investigations, policy interpretation, and separations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Payroll, and Total Rewards to ensure compliant employment practices.
• Maintain strong presence through store visits and partnership with California leaders.
• Travel approximately 65-70% across California and assigned markets.

Skills

HR leadership

California employment law

Retail operations experience

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

Job description

Total Wine & More in California seeks a Regional HR Director to lead HR strategy and operations for one of our largest markets. You will partner with field leaders to ensure workforce readiness, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across California and select markets.

The role requires expert CA employment law knowledge, strategic HR leadership, and hands-on experience in large multi-unit retail. Significant travel and relocation to California are expected.