Job Description

Senior Human Resources Manager

Location: Burbank, CA (Onsite 2 day)

Compensation: $130,000–$150,000 base salary + discretionary bonus

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Head of Human Resources

About the Role

A growing hospitality group is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager. This role supports a multi-site, multi-state hourly workforce with a focus on compliance, employee relations, and HR operations. The ideal candidate will be highly autonomous, proactive, and experienced in building processes that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to restaurant and hospitality operations across multiple states.
• Operate independently with minimal oversight, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
• Participate in leadership meetings to provide HR insight and guidance.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters, including performance issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, with emphasis on California wage and hour regulations, leaves of absence, and recordkeeping.
• Conduct and document thorough workplace investigations and maintain legally compliant records.

Policy & Process Development

• Develop and refine HR policies and operational procedures.
• Identify gaps and implement scalable, consistent HR processes.
• Provide HR support to leadership teams, investors, and operators in a fast-paced, hourly work environment.
• Support store-level recruiting by ensuring compliant job descriptions and hiring processes.

Generalist HR Functions

• Manage core HR tasks including onboarding, training, performance management, and offboarding.
• Ensure accurate HR data management and reporting using HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in HR management
• Hospitality industry experience required
• Strong knowledge of California and multi-state employment laws
• Proven experience in employee relations, compliance, and investigations
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting policies and formal documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute strategically
• Experience building HR infrastructure from the ground up
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (HR certification a plus)

What You'll Bring

• Confidence, autonomy, and sound judgment in HR decision-making
• A service-oriented mindset and ability to balance business goals with legal compliance
• A hands-on approach that combines strategic thinking with tactical execution
• Commitment to supporting frontline employees and operational leaders

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility (2 days/week onsite in Burbank)
• An opportunity to shape and grow the HR function
• A collaborative and transparent team culture that values accountability and continuous improvement