Summary of Job Description:

The Associate HR Manager partners with Operations management (ACOs, GMs) in support of Operations recruiting and staffing, associate relations, and leadership development, typically for 50 - 75 stores. This position works with management to enroll store associates in the company's mission, values, and culture. The Associate HR Manager works with oversight by the FHR Director based on experience.

You'll get a chance to:

• Develop and execute staffing plans for Operations to ensure a strong pipeline of internal and external candidates for Assistant Manager to RDO positions.
• Source candidates using internet postings, Open House events, college recruiting, job fairs, and direct sourcing, and follows up with new hires to ensure adequate and proper training.
• Use Taleo system to screen candidates.
• Partner in the facilitation of People Planning to evaluate internal candidates and identify high potential associates for Operations management.
• Coach and advise Operations leadership (primarily ACOs and GMs) on issues related to hiring, associate performance, career and personal development, associate concerns, and terminations.
• Conduct exit interviews to understand opportunities for improved retention.
• Work with ACOs, to ensure understanding and commitment to the company's mission, values, and culture.
• Investigate complaints and disputes involving Operations associates
• May resolve issues on own but involves Field HRDs in achieving resolution of more complex issues and disputes.
• May assist Senior Zone Learning Specialists in facilitating training and development sessions for Operations associates. Topics may include 7 Habits, Sexual Harassment, Interviewing Skills, Conducting Effective Performance Reviews, etc.

Work Environment

• Travel and store environment, 75%-plus (local and overnight), varies by region

How we reward you:

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

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Qualifications:
Your background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; PHR/SPHR or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum five years of HR experience, with a minimum of three years HR Generalist or equivalent experience in employee relations, training and development, and recruiting, preferably in a retail/hospitality operations environment.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Panda Strong since 1983

Founded 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 here

We 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 and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and any other basis protected by the laws which apply where we operate. Panda provides accommodations for disabilities and religious observance purposes as required by law.