Human Resources Associate Manager (CFT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Associate Manager (CFT) in Pasadena, CA, to partner with senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent strategies.

The role focuses on leadership development, talent placement, and maintaining strong employee relations within a large restaurant organization. You will work in a hybrid environment with competitive benefits and a path to grow within HR leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR majors and/or professional HR certification preferred.
• Minimum five years of HR experience, with generalist experience in employee relations, training and development, and recruiting.
• PHR/SPHR or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to Senior Leaders, coaching on leadership effectiveness and performance management.
• Guide succession planning, leadership capability development, and talent strategy alignment with org goals.
• Provide guidance on associate relations, conduct investigations, and document actions to mitigate risk.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure staffing plans meet workforce needs and align with culture.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Talent planning

Training & development

Coaching leaders

Investigations

Staffing

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR/SPHR

Job description

Summary of Job Description:The Human Resources Associate Manager (CFT) with guidance from HR Leadership, serves as a strategic partner to Senior Leadership, providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent strategies that support department goals. This role plays a critical part in developing leadership capabilities, supporting People Planning, managing complex associate relations matters, and ensuring the alignment of talent decisions with the organization’s mission, culture, and long‑term growth objectives. The Human Resources Associate Manager (CFT) supports initiatives that drive continuous improvement and organizational performance.Job Responsibilities:Serves as a strategic advisor under the guidance of HR Leadership to Senior Leaders by providing coaching on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and talent development; guiding leaders in conducting effective evaluations and supporting career development to build high‑performing teams; and advising on organizational structure, capability building, and long‑term talent strategy.Partners with Senior Leaders and department heads to develop and execute comprehensive People Planning strategies—assessing leadership capability, identifying high‑potential talent, supporting succession planning efforts, and evaluating internal candidates for key roles to advise on talent placement that aligns with organizational priorities and future capability needs.Provides leaders with guidance on basic associate relations to ensure timely, fair, and compliant resolutions; conducts thorough investigations with clear documentation and appropriate action recommendations to mitigate risk and strengthen workplace culture; and escalates complex or high‑risk matters to HR Leadership as needed to maintain transparency and alignment with legal and organizational standards.Partners with Talent Acquisition to coach and advise leaders on hiring high‑quality associates who align with CFT’s mission and culture. Works with Talent Acquisition team and department heads to ensure staffing needs are met in alignment with company and departmental standards by developing and executing staffing plan by forecasting workforce needs, supporting internal and external talent pipelines, analyzing labor‑market conditions, and collaborating with internal and external recruiters to ensure timely, high‑quality staffing that supports organizational growth.Supports department-wide initiatives and special projects that enhance organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and HR excellence that drive improvements across HR processes, systems, and associate engagement strategies.How we reward you:Hybrid remote schedule401K 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 associatesYour background & experience:Bachelor’s degree required; business and/or HR majors and PHR/SPHR or equivalent preferred.Minimum five years of HR experience, with minimum of three years HR Generalist experience in employee relations, training and development, and recruiting, preferably in a real estate, finance or family office environment.Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainingObtaining 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-Hybrid#LI-TS2Panda 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].