HR Business Partner

Lm-Restaurants; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

PTO & Flexible schedules

Employee dining discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LM Restaurants is seeking an HR Business Partner to build great teams and leaders across a large restaurant operation in Raleigh, NC. You’ll source top talent, partner with district and general managers, and act as a trusted advisor on people decisions.

You’ll develop leaders, coach through tough conversations, and drive HR programs that improve retention, engagement, and performance. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in hospitality, multi-unit environments.
• HRCI or SHRM certification required.
• Strong recruiting and talent sourcing experience.
• Experience with employee relations investigations and coaching leaders.
• Natural consultant who builds trust while challenging leaders when needed.

Responsibilities

• Find Great People: source talent through networking, referrals, and direct sourcing.
• Partner with District Managers and General Managers to understand hiring needs.
• Investigate employee relations concerns and guide leaders to the right path.
• Coach leaders through difficult conversations, performance issues, and concerns.
• Develop leaders and build teams by identifying high-potential employees and supporting succession plans.
• Lead HR projects and programs to improve team experience and leadership development.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

Coaching leaders

Communication

Project management

Field presence

Empathy

Accountability

Education

HRCI or SHRM Certification

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)Build Great Teams. Develop Great Leaders. Make an Impact.Salary: $75,000-85,000 + relocation assistance availableAt LM Restaurants, we believe culture isn’t something you create on paper, it’s something our leaders build every day. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll have a direct impact on that culture by helping us find great people, develop great leaders, and create teams where people want to work and grow.You’ll partner with District Managers and General Managers across an area of approximately 1,000 team members, serving as a trusted advisor, problem-solver, talent scout, and coach.Here’s What You’ll DoFind Great PeopleProactively source and recruit great talent through networking, referrals, direct sourcing, social media, and other creative approaches.Build relationships with candidates before we have an open position.Partner with District Managers and General Managers to understand what they need and help them find the right people.Know when a recruiting strategy isn’t working and be willing to change it.Help leaders make great hiring decisions and not just fast onesBe a Trusted HR PartnerPartner with District Managers, General Managers, and restaurant leaders across your assigned area.Investigate employee relations concerns and help leaders determine the right path forward.Coach leaders through difficult conversations, conflict, performance issues, and employee concerns.Balance empathy with accountability. You can care about people and still hold them accountable.Help leaders navigate HR policies and employment practices with consistency and good judgmentHelp Leaders Build Better TeamsConsult with leaders on their biggest people challenges and opportunities.Help leaders create practical people plans around staffing, retention, engagement, development, and team effectiveness.Use people data and trends to help leaders see what is happening in their teams and where they need to focus.Follow up with leaders and help turn plans into action.Develop Leaders & Build Our FutureCoach managers and GMs to become stronger people leaders.Support performance management and help leaders create a culture of accountability.Identify high-potential team members and help leaders develop them.Support our succession planning process and help build our next generation of leaders.Partner on learning and development programs that make our managers betterMake Things BetterLead and support HR projects that improve the experience of our team members and leaders.Help develop and implement programs around leadership development, performance management, succession planning, engagement, and other people initiatives.Take an idea from “we should do this” to “we’re doing thisWhat We’re Looking For5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in hospitality, retail, or similar multi-unit environment.Current HRCI or SHRM CertificationStrong recruiting and talent sourcing experience. You know how to find people—not just screen applicants.Experience with employee relations, investigations, and coaching leaders through challenging situations.A natural consultant who can build trust with leaders while also challenging them when needed.Someone who leads with empathy but isn't afraid to hold people accountable.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Strong project management skills and the ability to move projects from idea to implementation.Comfortable managing multiple priorities and spending time in the field with restaurant leaders.Someone who is curious, practical, resourceful, and doesn't need to be told what to do next.Flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work.Benefits You’ll EnjoyComprehensive Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceCompany-Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance401(k) with Company Contribution up to 4%Paid Time Off & Flexible SchedulesGenerous Employee Dining DiscountsTuition Reimbursement ProgramAbout LM RestaurantsLM Restaurants is a family-owned hospitality company rooted in the belief that great people are the key to great hospitality. We’re proud to operate restaurants across the Southeast, each with its own distinct identity and shared commitment to quality, service, and community.LM Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.