Director Field Talent Management

Job title: Director, Field Talent Management

Location: Remote / field-based (50-70% travel)

Type: Full-time, exempt

Build the next generation of Perkins leaders.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is hiring a Director, Field Talent Management to own the leadership pipeline for our restaurant field operations. You'll partner with Regional Managers and GMs across multiple regions to recruit, develop and keep top talent.

You'll own:

• Recruiting: staffing forecasts, and hiring for GMs, District Managers and other field leaders, plus pipelines through colleges, military transition programs and industry groups
• Development: leadership programs, high-potential development plans, manager onboarding and certification
• Talent management: the annual performance process, talent reviews and succession plans for key field roles
• Retention: turnover analysis, stay and exit interviews, and recognition and engagement initiatives
• Analytics: turnover, promotions, bench strength and engagement metrics, with insights reported to Operations leadership

You have:

• A bachelor's degree in HR, Business, OD, Psychology or a related field (Master's a plus)
• 5-8 years of progressive HR or talent management experience, including 3+ in multi-unit restaurant, retail or hospitality
• A track record of partnering with operations leaders and building development programs
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now (preferred), ATS, LMS and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel 50%, including occasional overnights

Reports to: VP, Company Operations (dotted line to the Chief HR Officer)

This is a remote position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 277 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 196 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins American Food Co. is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.

The longevity and success of Perkins American Food Co. is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS

Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!