Director of Human Resources
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Job Description
Job Title: People Director West Coast
Location: West Coast (CA NV)
Reports To: Vice President Human Resources (VP HR)
Position Type: FullTime Exempt
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Director to oversee employee relations compliance and administrative needs for our restaurant group across the West Coast including California and Nevada. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in labor laws employee relations and HR best practices and will play a key role in fostering a positive and compliant workplace environment. Fluency in both English and Spanish is a must to effectively communicate with our diverse workforce.
Key Responsibilities:Employee Relations:
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues across all West Coast locations.
Address employee concerns mediate disputes and manage conflict resolution in a fair and equitable manner.
Develop and implement programs to promote a positive workplace culture employee engagement and retention.
Provide leadership and guidance to restaurant managers on addressing employee concerns and maintaining high standards of employee satisfaction.
Compliance & Labor Law:
Ensure compliance with federal state and local labor laws (specific to Nevada and California)
Oversee and ensure adherence to all employmentrelated regulations including wage and hour laws workplace safety regulations and antidiscrimination laws.
Develop implement and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with labor laws and best practices.
Conduct regular audits to identify potential compliance risks and ensure corrective actions are taken when necessary.
Training & Development:
Ensure teams are completing mandatory trainings including sexual harassment and LMS coursework
Provide guidance and support to managers and staff on proper HR processes policies and best practices to ensure consistency across all locations.
HR Operations:
Work with operations and HR teams to assist with recruitment and onboarding processes for the West Coast restaurants.
Manage employee records and maintain confidentiality and integrity in HR documentation.
Work closely with restaurant leadership teams to assess staffing needs and maintain efficient workforce planning across the region.
Crisis Management:
Manage and resolve any sensitive or critical HR issues including complaints investigations or workplace accidents.
Serve as a liaison between restaurant management and VP HR when needed for escalated employee issues or compliance concerns.
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field (or equivalent work experience).
510 years of HR experience preferably in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
Indepth knowledge of labor laws in California and Nevada including wage and hour laws workers compensation and employee rights.
Skills & Abilities:
Fluency in both English and Spanish with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.
Strong understanding of HR policies practices and employee relations strategies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to handle complex and sensitive employee situations with discretion.
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced and dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
Prior restaurant or hospitality HR experience preferred
This is an inperson position preferably based in the Las Vegas market with ability to travel up to 25 of the time
Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment with long hours as needed.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
