Field HR Project Specialist

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Bonus opportunity

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Biometric screening

Flu shot clinic

Discounts at Panda restaurants

Paid time off 15 days + 7 holidays

Education assistance and scholarships

Disability and Life insurance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Glendale, CA, is seeking a Field HR Project Specialist to partner with Field HR on data-driven projects and leadership-ready materials.

You’ll coordinate HR initiatives, analyze data, and prepare presentations to support Operations leaders and associates. With a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in HR or related roles, you’ll drive improvements across multi-unit operations, using Workday and strong communication to ensure timely deliverables and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; business, human resources, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in HR, operations support, project coordination, data analytics, reporting, or related business support function.
• Experience analyzing data, preparing presentations, coordinating and managing projects, and tracking follow-up items.
• Field, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit operations experience a plus.
• Experience with Workday a plus.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyze HR data, reporting, and field feedback to identify themes and prepare summaries.
• Builds, enhances, and maintains presentations, talking points, training materials, and leadership updates for Field HR meetings and initiatives.
• Coordinates Field HR projects by building plans, organizing timelines, tracking milestones, and ensuring deliverables.
• Tracks and follows up on HR action items, compliance items, and project deliverables for timely resolution.
• Coordinates logistics for Field HR trainings, meetings, and leadership touchpoints.

Skills

Data analytics

Project coordination

Reporting

HR operations

Presentation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Summary of Job Description:The Field HR Project Specialist serves as an experienced Field HR resource responsible for reviewing and analyzing HR data, coordinating HR projects, supporting Field HR execution, preparing leadership-ready materials, and providing policy guidance for routine HR questions. This position partners closely with the Field HR team to strengthen consistency, follow-through, and operational support across people-related processes. The role applies working knowledge of Panda policies, HR practices, and field operations to provide timely guidance, organize resources, prepare presentations and communications, track key deliverables, and escalate complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate Field HR leader. Through strong judgment, project ownership, and cross-functional partnership, this position helps improve Field HR effectiveness and supports consistent service to Operations leaders and associates.Job Responsibilities:Reviews and analyze HR data, reporting, and field feedback to identify themes, organize insights, and prepare clear summaries or materials that support decision-making and continuous improvement.Builds, enhances, and maintains presentations, talking points, training materials, communication drafts, and leadership updates for Field HR meetings, Operations reviews, training sessions, and people-related initiatives.Coordinates Field HR projects and initiatives by building project plans, organizing timelines, tracking milestones, preparing status updates, identifying follow-up needs, and ensuring deliverables are completed with accuracy and urgency.Tracks and follows up on HR action items, compliance items, assigned case-related tasks, training completion, and project deliverables to support timely resolution and improved visibility across the Field HR team.Serves as a back-end Field HR resource by coordinating logistics for Field HR trainings, meetings, skip-level sessions, best-practice sharing forums, and field leadership touchpoints, including scheduling, invitations, reminders, materials, attendance tracking, and post-meeting follow-up.Identifies opportunities to improve Field HR processes, resources, tracking tools, and communication methods to strengthen consistency, efficiency, and responsiveness to Operations.How we reward you:401K with company matchYearly bonus opportunity*Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinicDiscounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym membershipsPaid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*Continuous education assistance and scholarships*Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*Bereavement leave**Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associatesQualifications - ExternalYour background and experience:Bachelor’s degree required; business, human resources, or related field preferred.Minimum three years’ experience in HR, operations support, project coordination, data analytics, reporting, or related business support function.Experience analyzing data, preparing presentations, coordinating and managing projects, and tracking follow-up items strongly preferred.Field, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit operations experience a plusExperience with Workday a plusSuccessful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.#LI-Remote#LI-CC2Panda Strong since 1983:Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.You’re wanted here:Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].