Regional People Operations Partner

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote schedule

Yearly bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a People Operations Business Partner to act as a strategic HR partner to Operations leadership across multiple regions. The role focuses on People Planning, staffing, coaching, and associating training to support 80-120 stores.

The position requires 7+ years HR experience with a background in associate relations, training, recruiting, and people management, preferably in retail/hospitality. Travel is involved with a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; business and/or HR majors preferred.
• 7+ years of HR experience, with 5+ years of HR Generalist experience in associate relations, training and development, recruiting, and people management or equivalent Operations management experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality operations environment.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Operations leadership in the facilitation of People Planning including the development and coaching of Operations management; evaluates internal candidates for vacant/new positions.
• Conducts field visits and interviews to identify opportunities for improved retention.
• Coaches Operations leadership on associate relations to achieve problem resolution without litigation; conducts investigations and documents issues; resolves simple issues with escalation for complex ones.
• Assists in development and execution of Regional Strategic Plan to ensure pipeline of candidates and forecasts staffing needs for timely vacancies.
• Advises on conducting effective associate performance evaluations and on career development for associates.
• Follows up with new hires to promote Panda's Mission, Vision, Values and Culture and ensure training opportunities.

Skills

Employee relations

Training & development

Recruiting

People management

Staff planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a People Operations Business Partner to act as a strategic HR partner to Operations leadership across multiple regions. The role focuses on People Planning, staffing, coaching, and associating training to support 80-120 stores.

The position requires 7+ years HR experience with a background in associate relations, training, recruiting, and people management, preferably in retail/hospitality. Travel is involved with a hybrid work setup.