Regional Field HR Business Partner

Meritage Hospitality Group

Regional Field HR Business Partner focusing on leadership development and employee relations in restaurant operations. Collaborating with operations leaders to enhance workforce planning and compliance with HR policies.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Employee Relations, including investigations and compliance with employment laws, while effectively partnering with Operations leaders to drive business results and enhance leadership development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee RelationsHuman Resources ExperienceLeadership DevelopmentFederal Employment LawsPHR Certification

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Employee Relations InvestigationsWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementConflict ManagementCompliance TrainingRisk ManagementMetrics AnalysisCoachingConsultationPolicy Application

Soft Skills

CollaborationJudgmentCommunicationProblem-SolvingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

HR ToolsRisk ReportsOpen Door Policy Management

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Multi-Unit RetailRestaurant ExperienceHospitality ExperienceADA ComplianceTitle VIIEEOC Complaints

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Regional Field Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) works with operations leaders in assigned markets to drive business results with a strong focus on leadership development, training, and workforce/succession planning.
Works with a defined degree of discretion and judgment under the guidance of HR leadership and collaborates consistently with District Managers, Area Directors, and the HR team.
The HRBP contributes to company performance by partnering with Operations leaders to execute people strategies that support business objectives.
Serving as a field-facing Employee Relations (ER) resource, the HRBP advises Operations on the resolution of day-to-day ER cases and supports higher-risk matters — such as Title VII, ADA, and EEOC complaints — in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.
Consults with Ops leaders to identify needs, analyze metrics and adjust strategy to support business objectives.
Advises Ops leaders on appropriate resolution to non-high risk ER Cases.
Consults with business leaders to foster and promote restaurant environments consistent with Meritage Core Values. This includes providing investigation and consultation support to leaders related to culture, employee conduct, employee relations, and performance concerns.
Manages the investigation process for employee related claims and advises on the application of company policies and employment laws.
Conducts coaching and training activities to develop key leadership skills such as performance management, positive culture enhancement and managing conflict.
Supports compliance with local, state and federal employment laws and regulations. Provides support to employees by supporting the Open Door Policy, including providing leaders with the first opportunity to resolve issues where possible. Facilitates employee’s ability to gain information on benefits, compensation, payroll, and other HR related services by acting as the liaison between the Operations teams and the Restaurant Service center.
Tracks and manages all Employee Relations/Open Door cases using the provided tools and following Company policies and processes. Supports compliance by providing training to market leaders, reviewing Risk related reports and communicating recommendations to operations leadership. Manage and facilitate company ADA process.
Assists Risk team by supporting Risk initiatives and partnering in Risk investigations to ensure appropriate resolution occurs.
Acts as a contributing member to a larger Field HR team by sharing results, approaches and opportunities in an effort to drive and support overall HR improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including direct exposure to employee relations investigations; multi-unit retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience.
5-8 years’ experience preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Travel expectation of 25% to 50% in-state and out-of-state travel required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and ability to independently travel between store locations required.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, with the judgment to recognize and escalate complex or high-risk matters to senior HR and Legal required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k
Meal discounts at all Meritage affiliated restaurants
Company provides a laptop and a monthly cell phone stipend to support remote work