Strategic P&C Partner, Field Operations

CAVA; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Wage Access

Unlimited PTO & parental leave

Health, Dental, Vision & Telemedicine

401k with company contribution

Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner for field operations. This role acts as a strategic advisor to field leaders, focused on employee experience, culture, leadership capability, and people-focused programs.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, experience in a fast‑paced, multi‑unit environment, and a willingness to travel up to 50%. You will collaborate across P&C functions and partner with talent, development, and leadership teams to drive business

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive P&C (Human Resources) experience required.
• Multi‑unit retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience required.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Experience supporting field‑based leaders in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in building trust and influencing at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to field leadership by advising on people-related strategies that drive performance and engagement.
• Build and sustain a positive employee relations culture rooted in transparency, respect, and trust.
• Act as a culture steward and change leader, helping drive key initiatives that align with CAVA’s values and business goals.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development and other P&C functions to execute and scale enterprise-wide programs.
• Support and advise on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning efforts to build a strong leadership bench.
• Work closely with talent acquisition to ensure effective and efficient hiring strategies aligned with regional staffing needs.
• Guide and support managers in addressing performance, conduct, and development conversations to build high-performing teams.
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop proactive solutions that improve retention, employee satisfaction, and team effectiveness.
• Ensure consistent application of P&C policies, procedures, and compliance standards across assigned regions.
• Lead and contribute to key P&C projects with strong project management discipline and stakeholder alignment.
• Provide timely, thoughtful consultation on employee relations, engagement, and change management topics.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify people-focused solutions that drive long-term business impact.

Skills

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Ownership & urgency

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Job description

CAVA is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner for field operations. This role acts as a strategic advisor to field leaders, focused on employee experience, culture, leadership capability, and people-focused programs.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, experience in a fast‑paced, multi‑unit environment, and a willingness to travel up to 50%. You will collaborate across P&C functions and partner with talent, development, and leadership teams to drive business