Director of Human Resources - Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana

Join our team at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana as a Full Time Director of Human Resources. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong Leadership Mindset to make a significant impact on our organization. As a key member of our team, you will have the chance to lead and develop our HR department with a Strategic approach, shaping the future of our company. With remote work flexibility, you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while earning a competitive salary of $125,000 - $150,000 annually.

If you are looking to bring your leadership skills to a dynamic environment in California, apply now! You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Meals, Employee Discounts, and Competitive Benefits Package.

Your day to day as a Director of Human Resources

As the Director of Human Resources at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana, you will play a vital leadership role in our fine dining restaurant chain with locations throughout California. You will have the opportunity to shape the organization by developing and implementing strategic HR initiatives that align with our business goals. This position involves overseeing key HR functions such as employee relations, performance management, and compliance, while also collaborating with an outsourced HR and Payroll company to streamline processes and ensure operational excellence through strategic collaboration.

If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for hospitality and a knack for driving results through effective HR practices, this role is perfect for you. Apply now to join our energetic and customer-focused team!

Requirements for this Director of Human Resources job

To excel in the role of Director of Human Resources at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana, candidates must possess a strategic leadership mindset and demonstrate proficiency in various HR software and tools. Essential skills include expertise in retention, effective performance management, training and development programs, fostering positive employee relations, and managing compensation structures. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in implementing HR best practices to drive organizational success. By leveraging these skills and tools, the Director of HR will play a pivotal role in shaping the company culture and ensuring the highest level of professionalism and efficiency across all HR functions. Join our team where your collaborative spirit and strategic approach to HR will be valued and celebrated!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Leadership: Strong leadership and managerial skills to lead the outsourced HR team effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict Resolution: Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Employee Relations: Ability to manage employee relations issues and handle investigations.
• Talent Management: Skills in recruitment, retention, and performance management.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives.
• Cultural Competency: Understanding and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with HR software systems (e.g., HRIS, ATS), restaurant platforms (POS, Scheduling, and Accounting), and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Occasional travel to various restaurant locations within California and Nevada is required.
• Work Environment: Position is remote but will require up to 25% weekly travel to restaurant locations, corporate offices and 3rd party outsourced HR company offices.
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or eight to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years restaurant human resources experience is required.

Our team needs you!

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

All applicants are subject to a background check with any offer of employment.