Field Talant Management

Field Talent Management; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Field Talent Management is seeking a Director of Talent Management to partner with restaurant field operations, developing and executing attraction, leadership development, succession, performance, and engagement strategies across districts and regions.

The role focuses on building a high-performing leadership pipeline, working closely with Regional Managers and Restaurant General Managers to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent aligned with company values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, org development, psychology, or related field required.
• 5–8 years progressive HR or Talent Management experience; 3+ years in multi-unit operations.
• Experience partnering with operational leadership; leadership development design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, and performance management for field operations.
• Forecast staffing needs, recruit for Restaurant General Managers and District Managers, and build talent pipelines.
• Develop engagement and retention initiatives across all restaurant locations.
• Monitor turnover, promotions, leadership readiness, and training completion; report insights.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field required.

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ADP WFN

ATS

LMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Field Talent Management Director serves as the strategic talent partner for restaurant field operations, supporting multiple districts and regions. This position is responsible for developing and executing talent acquisition, leadership development, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, and retention strategies that build a high-performing leadership pipeline. Working closely with Regional Managers and Restaurant General Managers, this role ensures the organization attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent while fostering a culture aligned with the company's mission and values.

Essential Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with Operations Leadership to forecast staffing needs and develop proactive recruiting strategies.
• Support the recruitment and selection of Restaurant General Managers, District Managers, and other field leadership positions.
• Develop relationships with colleges, community organizations, military transition programs, and industry associations to build talent pipelines.
• Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
• Ensure hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Leadership Development

• Design and facilitate leadership development programs for restaurant and field leaders.
• Identify high-potential employees and create individualized development plans.
• Coordinate leadership training, mentoring, and coaching initiatives.
• Partner with Operations to ensure consistent onboarding for newly hired managers.
• Support management certification and career progression programs.

Talent Management

• Lead the annual performance management process for field operations.
• Coach leaders on effective performance conversations, goal setting, and employee development.
• Facilitate talent review sessions and succession planning discussions.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and recommend development solutions.
• Maintain succession plans for key operational leadership positions.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Analyze turnover trends and recommend retention strategies.
• Conduct stay interviews and support exit interview analysis.
• Partner with Operations to improve employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Develop recognition programs that reinforce company values.
• Support initiatives that enhance the employee experience across all restaurant locations.

Workforce Analytics

• Monitor key talent metrics, including:
• Turnover
• Internal promotions
• Bench strength
• Leadership readiness
• Diversity recruiting
• Employee engagement
• Training completion

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 5–8 years of progressive Human Resources or Talent Management experience.
• Minimum 3 years supporting multi-unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, or similar field operations.
• Experience partnering directly with operational leadership.
• Experience designing leadership development programs preferred.

Technical Skills

• Preferably ADP WFN
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Requirements

• Travel to restaurant locations within assigned regions.
• Occasional overnight travel for leadership meetings, training, and recruiting events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel frequently by automobile and air.
• Ability to visit restaurant environments, including kitchen and dining areas.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Management turnover rate
• Internal promotion rate
• Leadership bench strength
• Time-to-fill leadership positions
• Quality of hire
• New manager retention
• Employee engagement scores
• Succession plan readiness
• Training completion rates
• Diversity hiring metrics