Meritage Hospitality Group is seeking a Manager of Field Human Resources to join the team!

What You’ll Do:

The Manager of Field Human Resources is responsible for leading a team of HR Business Partners (HRBP) to success as the drivers of Human Resources (HR) support and partnership for their area of the business. This includes establishing the HR team as the strategic partners for all things related to Talent Development and Employee Relations (ER). They drive their team to influence Culture, Performance Management, Leadership Development, and employment-related risk mitigation. They also act as the lead investigator on all Title VII complaints within the organization and will be the lead HR point of contact for all EEOC and HR litigation cases.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes goals and direction for success of HRBP with influence from the Sr. Manager of Human Resources.
• Equip team to utilize market-level data and analytics to support Operations partners in driving Culture, Performance Management, Leadership Development and HR Risk Compliance.  
• Lead and develop the HRBP team to have the skills to be effective partners to the leaders in their area of the business.
• Lead HRBP team to effectively support their Operations partners to establish and maintain a healthy pipeline of talent that is growing and able to fill future openings
• Act as lead investigator on all Title VII Cases and advisor to HRBP team on any other ER claims.
• Partner with Risk Management and Legal departments on all Litigation, EEOC and other HR-related charges
• Equip the HRBP team to support Operations leaders in staffing and workforce plans, partnering with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Ensures the HRBP Team partners with Risk Management, Operations, and other departments to support compliance to labor employment laws and company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for Background Adjudications as needed.

What We Expect From You

The team at Meritage is made up of dedicated, hard-working individuals who exemplify the core values of Meritage. The team has high expectations for themselves and anyone who desires to join them. They also have a lot of fun together and truly enjoy working with one another. It is a team where excellence is expected, and accomplishments are celebrated. To join this team, you’ll need to demonstrate the same high standards. You’ll also need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Translate vision into strategy and action/results
• Motivator of others
• Influencer
• Strong understanding of Talent Development and Employee Relations
• Fundamental understanding of applicable employment law
• Critical thinker

What You Can Expect From Us

As a member of Meritage, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive base salary and bonus plans
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and HSA options
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Meal discounts at all Meritage affiliated restaurants
• Plus, various additional perks and benefits

Who We Are

Meritage Hospitality Group, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is one of the nation’s premier restaurant operators with more than 375 restaurants operating in 15 states. We are one of the largest Wendy’s franchisees. In addition to quick service, we have developed West Michigan casual dining concepts Blue Porch and Morning Belle. Each of our concepts delivers a distinct dining experience for our guests and a work environment rich with opportunity for our approximately 11,000 team members.

At Meritage, we are Inspired by Opportunity and Achieve Success Through Service. We live by our five Core Values – Uncommon Hospitality, Run It Like You Own It, Collective Genius, The Sky is the Limit, and We Love What We Do. In the past five years, we have doubled in size and will continue to grow with Wendy's and further development of our Morning Belle.

Now is the time to join!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion is at the heart of our business.