Scheduling Compliance Manager

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision

On-site fitness center

Discounts at Panda restaurants

Paid time off 15 days + 7 holidays

Education assistance and scholarships

Disability, Life and AD&D insurance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Scheduling Compliance Manager in California to oversee complex HR initiatives, focusing on Predictive Scheduling compliance and enterprise rollout. You will partner with HR leadership, Operations, IT, and vendors to ensure compliant scheduling practices across jurisdictions.

The role requires strong program governance, change management, and data-driven oversight to improve associate experience and drive business transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience with increasing management responsibility, preferably in a retail/hospitality 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

• Oversee end-to-end program for Predictive Scheduling (Fair Work Week) compliance, leading enterprise rollout and sustainment of requirements across jurisdictions.
• Translate regulatory requirements into scalable HR programs and standards, ensuring scheduling laws are defined, documented, and executed with Operations and Payroll.
• Lead cross-functional execution across HR, Legal, Operations, IT, Payroll, and Legion (vendor) as the central program owner.
• Establish and drive program governance, timelines, and accountability, proactively managing risks and gaps.
• Drive change management and field adoption including training and regular updates with Operations to embed compliant scheduling practices.
• Leverage Legion-enabled data, reporting, and audits to monitor performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

HR program management

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Summary Of Job Description

The Scheduling Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing complex, cross-functional Human Resources initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness, associate experience, and business transformation. This role works closely with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver high-impact projects across areas. The Scheduling Compliance Manager is responsible for Predictive Scheduling (Fair Work Week) compliance, leading enterprise rollout and sustainment of requirements.

The Scheduling Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing complex, cross-functional Human Resources initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness, associate experience, and business transformation. This role works closely with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver high-impact projects across areas. The Scheduling Compliance Manager is responsible for Predictive Scheduling (Fair Work Week) compliance, leading enterprise rollout and sustainment of requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end program for Predictive Scheduling (Fair Work Week) compliance, leading enterprise rollout and sustainment of requirements supported by the Legion workforce system. Accountable for program strategy, execution, and sustained compliance outcomes across jurisdictions.
• Translates regulatory requirements into scalable HR programs and operational standards, ensuring Predictive Scheduling laws (e.g., advance scheduling notice, schedule change premiums, access to hours) are clearly defined, documented, and consistently executed in partnership with Operations and Payroll.
• Leads cross-functional execution across HR, Legal, Operations, IT, Payroll, and Legion (vendor), serving as the central program owner to align priorities, define business requirements, and deliver integrated compliance solutions.
• Establishes and drives program governance, timelines, and accountability, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and operational gaps while providing leadership with transparent updates on progress and compliance exposure.
• Drives change management and field adoption including training and regular connect with Operations, embedding compliant scheduling practices into daily operations through training, communication, and leader enablement.
• Leverages Legion-enabled data, reporting, and audit insights to monitor compliance performance, identify trends and root causes, and continuously improve program effectiveness in response to regulatory updates and business needs.

How We Reward You

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your Background & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience with increasing management responsibility, preferably in a retail/hospitality 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.

Pay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong Since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].