Field Human Resources Manager - Chicago

22,000 Panda Associates living one common mission: “Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.”

Known as the ʺPanda Way,ʺ our company culture places special emphasis on encouraging our Associates to focus on a healthy lifestyle, continuous learning, developing others and acknowledging others. We believe that this, coupled with our five fundamental values – proactive, respect/win-win, growth, great operations and giving – provides our Associates with an environment where they can both inspire and be inspired.

Panda Restaurant Group includes the original Panda Inn concept, our full service restaurants; Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food served in a fast casual environment; and Hibachi-San, our Japanese grill mall-based restaurants. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng. With annual sales of more than $1.5 billion, we continue to add more than 100 new units annually.

Panda offers excellent benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have opportunities available in our restaurants nationwide as well as within our corporate office located in the Los Angeles area. Join our growing team with more than 1,600 locations across North America.

• Develops and executes regional staffing plan to ensure both internal and external pipeline of management candidates to meet the demands of projected growth
• Analyzes local labor market and identifies special market dynamics to develop sourcing and hiring tactics, ensures all hiring decision makers abide to the Company hiring objectives
• Coaches and advises the leadership team on performance management issues such as hiring, associate performance, career and personal development, resolving associate concerns, and termination
• Investigates associate complaints and disputes
• Solves routine problems in HR; takes initiative to modify procedures and processes as appropriate
• Partners in the facilitation of People Planning to evaluate internal candidates and identify high potential associates
• Conducts field visits, interviews, and exit interviews to understand opportunities for improved retention
• Conducts/facilitates local training and development sessions as needed
• Follows up consistently with new hires to ensure adequate and proper training.
• Is a road warrior

• Bachelors degree is a must.
• 2  to 5 years of HR experience including strong recruiting and employee relations, preferably in a retail / restaurant environment.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of employment laws.
• Professional presence; polished communication skills and proven ability to effectively deal with senior level management.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent listening and assessment skills.
• Confidence and ability to influence others, facilitate processes, and coach/advise managers.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred (but not required).

Panda Restaurant Group's culture is strongly guided by our Mission and Values, highlighted on the Panda websites. We recommend all interested candidates become familiar with our Mission and Values, as well as the principals of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.