Director of Human Resources Multi-Unit Restaurant

Director of Human Resources Multi-Unit Restaurant

Location : San Diego, CA

Compensation : $135,000 - $150,000 (based on experience)

Employment Type : Full-Time | Exempt

About the Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is representing a rapidly expanding, multi-unit restaurant group seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead their people strategy. This role is ideal for a senior HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, has successfully overseen HR operations across multiple locations, and can balance both strategic leadership and hands-on HR execution.

The HR Director will serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and senior leadership while managing a team that delivers HR support to more than 600 employees. This position requires strong expertise in compliance, employee relations, and organizational development, with a proven ability to guide teams through growth, change, and the complexities of California employment law.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership : Partner with the ownership team to design and execute HR strategies that support business objectives, strengthen workplace culture, and drive retention across all restaurant locations.

Multi-Unit Oversight : Provide consistent HR support for a geographically dispersed workforce of 600+ employees, ensuring alignment across restaurants while respecting unique operational needs.

Compliance & Risk Management : Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, including California-specific requirements. Manage employee relations issues, investigations, and workers compensation cases, including litigation when necessary.

Team Development : Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering professional growth, accountability, and collaboration.

Talent Management : Oversee recruiting strategies, onboarding, training programs, and succession planning to build a pipeline of talent for both hourly and leadership roles.

Policy & Culture : Create and implement HR policies, performance management systems, and employee engagement programs that reflect the companys core values of respect, integrity, and service excellence.

Conflict Resolution : Act as a trusted resource for employees and managers, applying strong interpersonal and mediation skills to resolve conflicts fairly and effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification strongly preferred.

Minimum 2 years of HR leadership at the Director level , with a strong HR generalist foundation.

Proven track record managing HR for multi-unit, hospitality-based organizations with a workforce of 600+ employees.

Experience with workers compensation case management and litigation .

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, California, and local employment laws.

Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary $135,000 - $150,000 depending on experience.

Comprehensive health benefits package.

Unlimited PTO to support work-life balance.

Generous dining discounts across all restaurant locations.

Why Join?

This is more than a leadership position it's an opportunity to help shape the culture and success of a growing restaurant group that values people as much as performance. The right candidate will be empowered to make a lasting impact by building systems, developing teams, and ensuring employees thrive at every level of the organization.

Apply today through HireNow Staffing to be considered for this dynamic leadership opportunity!

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