Chili's, HR Business Partner Midwest Market (IL,WI, MN, IA)

Brinker International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant company as an HR Business Partner, supporting multiple states. This role involves strategic HR guidance, performance management, and team engagement initiatives. Enjoy a competitive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Dining Discounts

Annual Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in multi-unit roles.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements long-term HR initiatives.
• Manages performance management and succession planning.
• Facilitates workshops to enhance team member engagement.

Skills

HR Best Practices

Employee Relations

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

HR Certification

Job description

Chili's, HR Business Partner Midwest Market (IL,WI, MN, IA)

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Job Description

Chili’s, HR Business Partner [PeopleWorks Partner]

Chicago, IL

If ‘work hard play hard’ were enough for a job description, we would just stop there, because that’s what ChiliHeads have been doing since 1975. ChiliHeads are a team that takes pride in Chili’s culture and seeks every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is too short not to work happy, right? Actually, life is too long not to work happy. That’s better.

Job Summary

This position will support the Chicago, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa area. Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Chicago area.

The PeopleWorks (HR) Business Partner is a strategic partner to regional leaders by embedding HR strategy into daily operations and providing professional HR guidance. This role helps identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, streamline department structures, and drive key performance behaviors. Responsibilities include managing human capital programs, training, development, and workforce planning to align with brand and company direction.

Your Key Job Functions

• Develops and implements long-term HR initiatives aligned with strategic goals and identifies new opportunities for HR to add value.
• Manages performance management and succession planning processes, including talent review meetings across IL, MN, WI, and IA.
• Collaborates with business leaders to provide development opportunities that support current and future performance standards.
• Works with regional recruiters to align staffing with operational needs.
• Supports change management initiatives and helps teams adapt to evolving priorities.
• Facilitates workshops to enhance team member engagement, retention, and recognition, supporting business goals.

What You Bring To The Team

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Chicago area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in multi-unit or field-based roles within restaurant, retail, or hospitality industries.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and employee relations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Proactive, data-driven, solutions-oriented, with strong business acumen.
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 30-50%).
• Experience supporting hourly workforce and high-growth operations.

Why Brinker

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match, plus generous dining discounts. Employees at the Restaurant Support Center are eligible for annual bonuses. Enjoy work/life balance in a casual, hybrid, and collaborative environment with company events, celebrations, and community volunteer opportunities.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Restaurants