Regional HR Strategy & Talent Leader

Aramark; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Director of Human Resources to translate Refreshments strategy into actionable people outcomes across the Central, West, and SoCal Regions. Reporting to the Refreshments HRVP, this leader builds and develops a team, partners with senior leaders, and delivers core HR programs with excellence.

The role requires proactive, data-informed HR guidance, serving as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, and acting as a steward of culture and talent across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• 7–10 years of HR experience, including leadership of HR professionals, in a multi-site, field-based operating environment.
• Demonstrated experience with complex employee and labor relations, including union environments.
• Proven ability to partner with senior operations leaders and influence without direct authority.
• Strong command of workforce analytics, HR technology, talent review and succession processes, and compensation planning.
• Ability to travel 50–75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Being a key member of the operations leadership teams across the Central, West, and SoCal regions to achieve targeted business outcomes.
• Providing direct support to Growth, Marketing and Operational Excellence.
• Driving regional and line-of-business HR strategy execution.
• Building performance-based relationships with regional leaders and local operations teams.
• Strategic consultation to leadership on organizational design, change, talent, and engagement.
• Efficient delivery of core HR programs, including performance management, compensation planning, and talent reviews.
• Participation in enterprise initiatives and partnership with COEs.
• Serving as a change agent for programs and processes and escalating challenges quickly.
• Leading and developing HR professionals.
• Supporting complex labor and employee relations matters.

Skills

Business Acumen

Impact

Talent Development

Influencer

Resilience & Connection

Decision Making

Complex ER & Labor Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred

Job description

Aramark seeks a Director of Human Resources to translate Refreshments strategy into actionable people outcomes across the Central, West, and SoCal Regions. Reporting to the Refreshments HRVP, this leader builds and develops a team, partners with senior leaders, and delivers core HR programs with excellence.

The role requires proactive, data-informed HR guidance, serving as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, and acting as a steward of culture and talent across multiple regions.