Head of People & Organizational Development – Remote JN -122025-168681

Goodwin Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Growth-focused ownership group

Job summary

A growing multi-state restaurant operator is seeking a Head of People & Organizational Development to shape culture and develop scalable HR systems. This remote role offers competitive salary and benefits, focusing on leadership development, culture design, and engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-unit environment and strong communication skills to effectively partner with founders and operations leaders. Opportunities for growth and long-term career paths are available as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Proven success in leadership development and training programs.
• Ability to create and track HR KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute a 1–3 year People & Organizational Development roadmap.
• Guide performance management rhythms.
• Standardize HR processes for organizational scale.

Skills

Experience building scalable HR and people systems in a multi-unit environment

Talent strategy

Culture design

Strong communication skills

High EQ

Job description

Head of People & Organizational Development – Remote JN -122025-168681

A rapidly growing multi‑state restaurant operator is searching for a strategic, forward‑thinking people leader to shape culture, develop leaders, and build the systems that support long‑term growth. This role spans multiple concepts and regions, partnering closely with founders and Operations to professionalize a fast‑scaling organization.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Remote role with multi‑state exposure and some travel
• Full benefits package
• Growth‑focused ownership group
• Long‑term career path as the company scales
• Opportunity to architect systems instead of simply maintaining them

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience building scalable HR and people systems in a multi‑unit environment
• Strong background in talent strategy, recruiting models, and workforce planning
• Proven success rolling out leadership development, training, and structured onboarding
• Skilled at culture design, engagement strategies, and retention tools
• Solid understanding of labor law, wage and hour, safety, and general compliance
• Ability to create, track, and drive accountability through HR KPIs
• Comfortable partnering directly with founders and Operations leadership
• Experience supporting multiple brands and leaders across several states
• Able to bring both strategic vision and hands‑on execution when needed

Daily Responsibilities

• Build and execute a 1–3 year People & Organizational Development roadmap
• Strengthen bench depth through workforce planning and predictable promotion pipelines
• Guide performance management rhythms and elevate manager capability
• Create scalable onboarding, training, and leadership development frameworks
• Design culture, engagement, and retention initiatives across all concepts
• Standardize HR processes, tools, and documentation for organizational scale

Preferred Background & Skills

• Multi‑unit restaurant or hospitality experience
• Track record of reducing turnover and improving leadership capability
• Experience implementing HR tech and people analytics
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operators and field leaders
• High EQ, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a high‑growth environment

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever‑changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 168681