Regional People Operations Partner | HR Strategy & Talent

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

401K match

Yearly bonus

Medical dental vision insurance

On-site gym

Restaurant discounts

PTO 15 days

Education assistance

Disability & Life Insurance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group Inc. is seeking a People Operations Business Partner to act as a strategic HR partner to Operations leadership in the Minneapolis region. You will develop staffing plans, coach management, and facilitate People Planning while traveling locally 25-50% as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of HR experience, including generalist responsibilities in employee relations, training, and recruiting. A valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; business and/or HR majors preferred.
• 7+ years HR experience with a minimum of 5 years 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.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations leadership in the facilitation of People Planning involving the development and coaching of Operations management.
• Evaluate internal candidates for vacant/new positions and identifies high potential associates.
• Participate in panel interviews to build alignment.
• Conduct field visits and interviews to identify opportunities for improved retention.
• Coach Operations leadership on associate relations to achieve problem resolution without litigation; conducts timely and thorough investigations involving associate complaints and disputes and prepares documentation of issues.
• Resolve simple issues but involves Field HR Directors in achieving resolution of complex associate relations issues or refers issues to the Office of Dispute Resolution in the Support Center.
• Assist Operations leadership in development and execution of Regional Strategic Plan to ensure both an internal and external pipeline of candidates.
• Forecast staffing needs to fill vacant Operations management positions on a timely basis to support company growth.
• Participate in Open House events, and career fairs, supported by Recruiters at the Support Center.
• Advise Operations leadership on conducting effective associate performance evaluations and on assisting associates with career and personal development.
• Follow up with new hires thru Keep In Touch Program to promote an understanding of Panda's Mission, Vision, Values, and Culture.
• Follow up with new hires to ensure adequate and appropriate training opportunities and encourage their participation.
• Assist/coordinate with the Decentralized Learning Manager, who provides a variety of local training and development sessions for Operations management to enhance their capabilities.

Skills

HR Generalist

People management

Recruiting

Training & Development

Employee relations

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 in the Minneapolis region. You will develop staffing plans, coach management, and facilitate People Planning while traveling locally 25-50% as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of HR experience, including generalist responsibilities in employee relations, training, and recruiting. A valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days is required.