Director of Human Resources - Lehi, United States - Costa Vida

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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill is seeking an HR Director to join our dynamic team at our corporate office in Lehi, Utah. If you are looking for a fun, fast-paced, challenging, and team-centered positive environment, where you can have a positive impact, feel valued, and are an HR expert, this is the perfect opportunity for you This is an onsite position reporting to the VP People Strategy.

ABOUT COSTA VIDA:

Costa Vida is inspired by the beautiful Mexican Coast and the lifestyle, "Eat Inspired and Live Inspired." This coastal lifestyle is a vision about the satisfaction of things done the right way. We believe that food created with passion, from scratch daily, tastes better And our guests know the difference. Each tortilla is handcrafted daily and served hot, ensuring that no guest will ever have to eat a factory-made tortilla pulled from a bag. The sweet pork and shredded beef are perfectly seasoned and slowly cooked for several hours to create the signature intense aroma and flavors of Costa Vida. Costa Vida prides itself on its intensely flavored meals that leave guests energized, inspired, and satisfied. Since the first restaurant opened in 2003, thousands of people have embraced this Costa Vida Lifestyle. Today Costa Vida has restaurants in a growing number of U.S. States and in Canada and is positioned to be one of the fastest-growing restaurant franchises in North America.

We are a value-based company. Individuals seeking employment at Costa Vida are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The HR Director is responsible for overseeing the flawless delivery of the human resources function. The person filling this role is critical in helping us become an employer of choice, building talent at all levels, becoming a high-performing organization, and a great place to work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage day-to-day HR operations and implement the HR Strategy for all aspects of human capital management including talent acquisition, benefits, compensation, technology, employee relations, employment branding, performance management, communication, polices, and processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.
• Conduct regular assessments, use HR metrics and data analysis to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement organizational changes and initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices, providing guidance on HR-related issues.
• Ensure effective communication and implementation of benefit programs, compensation structures, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct regular training sessions for employees and managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create an inclusive and equitable work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success in leading all aspects of the HR function.
  Ability to build strong teams, have a "roll up your sleeves" mindset, and gets things done.
• Track record of building relationships of trust from managers and team members and people enjoy partnering with you.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organization development, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience as an HR leader with a minimum of 8 years in progressively responsible roles.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and technology to improve processes that create a great place to work for all team members.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR) is a plus.
• Preferred previous restaurant experience

BENEFITS:

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Open paid time off policy and holidays
• Health, vision, dental, life insurance plans, and corporate discounts
• 401(k) savings plan plus a company match with immediate vesting
  Discounts on Costa Vida food

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We offer a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits for full-time positions, including medical, HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, Open PTO, and a 401(k)-matching plan. We also make sure to plan incentive trips. In addition, we offer discounted Gym memberships, employee assistant programs, and more. We demonstrate our dedication to the well-being of our employees by planning incentive trips.

If you are passionate about data, eager to make a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join Costa Vida. We invite you to complete our initial, mobile-friendly application.

Thank you for considering Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill as your next career opportunity. We appreciate your interest, and we look forward to reviewing your application.