Turning 2 Talent LLC is partnering with a leading Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) organization to identify an accomplished Director of Human Resources to support a large, high-performing restaurant operation throughout the San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Rosa markets.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced HR executive who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment and is passionate about developing people, driving organizational growth, and influencing business performance.

Position Overview

The Director of Human Resources will serve as the senior People leader for a large restaurant division, partnering closely with operations leadership to build a high-performance culture while supporting organizational growth, employee engagement, compliance, and talent development.

The ideal candidate is a strategic business partner with strong operational HR experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence leaders at every level of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the organization's People strategy across a large multi-unit restaurant operation.
• Partner with Operations leadership to support business objectives through effective HR initiatives.
• Coach and develop leaders to strengthen employee engagement, performance, and retention.
• Build scalable HR processes that support continued organizational growth.
• Lead and develop an HR team while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Manage employee relations, labor and employment matters, and organizational compliance.
• Oversee insurance and liability claims management.
• Coordinate payroll processes and partner with Payroll leadership as needed.
• Utilize HR technology and HRIS platforms to improve reporting, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive positive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
• Progressive Human Resources leadership experience within a multi-unit environment.
• Experience leading and developing HR or People teams.
• Strong labor and employment knowledge.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Experience with HRIS systems and HR technology.
• Payroll management or coordination experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Desire to grow within a large, dynamic organization.

Key Internal Partnerships

This role collaborates closely with:

• Owner-Operator
• VP of Operations
• Director of Operations
• Multi-Unit Supervisors
• General Managers
• HR Supervisors
• Payroll Specialist
• Onboarding Specialist
• Additional cross-functional business leaders

Travel

• Weekly travel within the San Jose, San Francisco, and Santa Rosa markets is required.
• Candidates open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $205,000
• Performance Bonus Opportunity
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Car/Fuel Allowance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

If you're an experienced HR leader looking to make a significant impact within a growing, people-focused organization, we'd love to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Turning 2 Talent LLC is conducting this search on behalf of our client. All inquiries will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.