Human Resources Manager

Luna Grill; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant group in California is looking for an HR Manager to enhance employee engagement and foster a thriving workplace culture. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and is fluent in Spanish. This role also involves collaborating with leadership to address talent needs and mentoring field leaders. If you are passionate about creating a positive work environment, apply today!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, at least 1 year in a leadership role, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals.
• Provide guidance in talent planning and employee relations.
• Drive workplace culture and support equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS (Dayforce)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Join Luna Grill as HR Manager (Field-Based Inland Empire/LA areas/Remote). Supporting Luna Grill’s Field Operations. If you’re in the Los Angeles or Inland Empire area, we want to hear from you!

Come join our amazing Luna Grill team as HR Manager supporting our Field Operations! Are you a people-person with a passion for building an amazing workplace culture? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and there’s never a dull moment? If you love the hustle and bustle of the restaurant industry and want to make a real difference in the lives of our dedicated and fun team members, this may be the role for you!

In this role, you’ll work closely with Regional Directors, District Managers, and restaurant leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals, enhance employee engagement, and foster a positive, thriving workplace culture.

What You’ll Do

Leader & Coach

• Be a trusted business partner to field leadership, offering guidance in talent planning, employee relations, compliance, payroll, and benefits.
• Provide coaching and thought partnership to Regional Directors & District Managers.
• Lead employee relations efforts including investigations, performance coaching, and terminations.
• Ensure workplace safety and compliance with all regulations.

Culture Champion

• Drive and model Luna Grill’s positive workplace culture across all locations.
• Spot trends, recognize wins, and share best practices.
• Support equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in the field.
• Promote key benefits and wellness resources to team members.

People Grower

• Partner with operations to identify talent needs and create tailored development plans.
• Mentor field leaders to strengthen their skills and career paths.
• Help leaders build engaged, high-performing teams.
• Identify and address process gaps to improve efficiency and employee satisfaction.
• Partner with payroll/benefits to resolve ongoing pay or benefits challenges.
• Analyze turnover and other HR metrics to create fact-based solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of HR experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role (hospitality industry experience strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fluent in Spanish (required).
• Proficient in HRIS (Dayforce experience a big plus!) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and more!
• Opportunities to make a real impact on our people and our culture

If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise, leadership skills, and passion for people to a growing, dynamic restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of Luna Grill!

Luna Grill is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment to our team members, job applicants, the guests we serve, and the communities we call home. Luna Grill also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.