Restaurant HR Project Manager (Temp-to-Perm)

Self Opportunity, Inc.; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Opportunity, Inc. in Addison, TX is seeking an experienced Restaurant HR Project Manager to lead a high-visibility HR initiative.

You will report directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and drive HR programs across multiple brands and states. The role demands 5+ years of HR experience in the restaurant/retail space, strong multi-brand and multi-state capabilities, and the ability to manage fast-paced, high-volume projects with 50+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in restaurant or retail industries.
• Experience working across multiple brands and states.
• Strong project management skills; able to navigate ambiguity and speed.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR projects spanning multiple restaurant brands and states.
• Partner with the CPO on strategic HR initiatives.
• Navigate multi-state compliance and employment requirements across a large distributed workforce.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute HR programs on tight timelines.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Skills

HR project management

Multi-brand experience

Cross-state compliance

Project leadership

High availability

Job description

Addison, TX area | Contract-to-Hire | Minimum 3-Month Contract | 50+ hrs/week

Our client, a leading multi-brand restaurant ownership and operations group with 500+ locations across multiple states, is seeking an experienced Restaurant HR Project Manager to lead a critical HR initiative. This is a high-intensity, high-visibility engagement reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO), with strong potential to convert to a permanent position.

What You'll Do

• Lead HR projects spanning multiple restaurant brands and multiple states
• Partner directly with the CPO on strategic HR initiatives
• Navigate multi-state compliance and employment requirements across a large, distributed workforce
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute HR programs on tight timelines
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

What You Bring

• 5+ years of HR experience in the restaurant or retail industry
• Proven experience working across multiple brands and multiple states
• Strong project management skills; comfortable with ambiguity and speed
• Availability for a 50+ hour work week for the duration of the contract

Details

• Temp-to-Perm | Minimum 3-month commitment
• Direct report to CPO
• Onsite/hybrid in Addison, TX (confirm)
• Confidential search — company details shared upon interview