About You The Regional HR Manager is responsible for supporting the regional operations team with all HR needs. The ability to build strong working relationships, influence key decision makers, and communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization are critically important to success in the role. Additionally, the Regional HR Manager must promote and ensure a culture of caring, respect and fairness for all team members.
About Noodles
At Noodles & Company, our mission is to always nourish and inspire every team member, guest and community we serve. We accomplish this by living our values of We Care, We Show Pride, We are Passionate, and We Love Life! We provide our team members with opportunities to learn culinary skills working with fresh food and the art of personal connection with our guests. Come join our amazing team, make new friends, develop your career, and have fun!
Benefits Careers at Noodles are served with a side of:
Pay range: $85,000-$100,000 annual salary
Eligible for annual performance bonus, up to 15%
Flexible paid time off
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) and stock purchase discounts
Paid maternity and paternity leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Discounts through our gift card program
Scholarship opportunities through Noodles Foundation
Acts as the primary point of contact for operations leadership for all people related matters.
Partners with operations leadership to build a strong bench of talent, including leading succession planning and talent management processes.
Supervise and coaches HR Coordinator to assist with administrative needs of regional HR.
Champions the development program, providing guidance and insight while ensuring successful and effective use of the tools.
Partners with Talent Acquisition and operations leaders to ensure restaurants are staffed at all levels.
Effectively manages team member relations by coaching leaders through investigations and assisting in the resolution of more complex situations.
Tracks and provides team member relations data/metrics in order to analyze, identify opportunities, and continually improve our restaurant environments.
Manages projects and creates process to help field teams retain talent including talent review and development, merit and compensation calibration, and local, state and federal compliance needs.
Instills a culture of accountability by building leaders' skills with effective performance management processes.
Educates restaurant leadership and ensures compliance with all employment laws.
Stays current with labor law requirements and changes for states supported including child labor laws, meal and rest break laws, final pay laws, etc.
Leverages HR metrics to ensure data-driven decision making.
Manages exit interview process and conducts interviews at a management level.
Practices an Ops First culture, using the lens of an operator in all actions and makes sure our mission and values are reflected in our actions.
Contributes to enhancing, creating and implementing HR programs and practices.
What You Bring to the Team
Ability to objectively coach team members and navigate complex, difficult issues.
Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations in multiple states.
Excellent analytical abilities and well-developed problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate complex concepts both verbally and in writing.
Strong relationship-building skills required to productively interact across all levels of the organization
Ability to manage a diverse workload and changing priorities; exceptional decision-making, project management, planning and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively handle and manage confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Minimal travel required, up to 20%
Bachelor’s degree in business or in human resources management preferred, but not required
Minimum 3 years of human resources experience
Experience working in multi-unit retail or restaurant environment preferred
Application Deadline: We will be accepting applications for this position until 5/12/24. Interested candidates must submit their applications before the deadline to be considered for this opportunity. We appreciate your continued interest.
Noodles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Military Friendly - Veterans & Spouses are encouraged to apply. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and Forbes' Best Employers for Women lists and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where Noodlers can bring their full self to work.
