Field Human Resources Manager - Houston, Texas

Summary of :

The Regional HR Manager position is responsible for serving as a strategic HR partner to Operations leadership (VPO/RDO/ACO/MUM) in assigned region(s), developing and coaching Operations management, partnering in People Planning, developing and executing staffing plans, and providing training courses to leadership and associates as required. This position also facilitates resolution of associate relations issues. This position is typically responsible for 80 – 120 stores.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Follows up with new hires to ensure adequate and appropriate training opportunities and encourage their participation.
• Conduct field visits and interviews to identify opportunities for improved retention.
• Advise Operations leadership on conducting effective associate performance evaluations and on assisting associates with career and personal development.
• Assist/coordinate with the Decentralized Learning Manager, who provides a variety of local training and development sessions for Operations management to enhance their capabilities, including 7 Habits, Sexual Harassment, Interviewing Skills, Conducting Effective Performance Reviews, Creating Individual Development Plans, etc.
• Follow up with new hires thru Keep In Touch Program to promote an understanding of Panda’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Culture.
• Coach Operations leadership on associate relations to achieve problem resolution without litigation; conduct 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; forecasts 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.
• Partner with Operations leadership (primarily VPOs, RDOs, ACOs, and MUMs) in assigned region(s) 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; participates in panel interviews to build alignment.

How we reward you:

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

Your background & experience:

• If hired, successful completion of annual store training
• Bachelor’s degree required; business and/or HR majors preferred.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• Minimum seven years of HR experience, with a minimum of five 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.

Panda Strong since 1983Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,000 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 hereWe value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to blossom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, you are welcome here.

Pay Range M2: $102,000 - $143,500 / Annual

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