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12d ago

People Business Partner

Team JCK LLC Eugene, OR

Eugene, OR

12d ago

Full time Business Partner Business Partnering Employee Relations

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Job Description

Located onsite in Eugene, Oregon, this People Business Partner role supports a network of multi-unit restaurant operations across Portland and SW Washington. As a trusted HR partner to operational leadership, you will shape people strategy, oversee employee relations, onboarding, retention, and the overall employee experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with the People Ops Director, Director of Operations, District Managers, and restaurant leaders to advance business performance through people strategy
Provide HR guidance and support to operational leaders
Partner with leaders on employee relations, compliance, and workforce strategy
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and employment practices
Coach leaders on employee relations, accountability, documentation, performance management, and difficult conversations
Conduct or support employee investigations and provide practical, legally compliant guidance
Analyze turnover, retention, engagement, staffing, and workforce trends to help leaders make informed decisions
Support onboarding, leadership development, succession planning, and employee retention initiatives
Assist in implementing and operationalizing new People Ops systems, processes, and enterprise initiatives
Build trust and credibility with field leadership through responsiveness, empathy, and practical problem solving
Support organizational change management and operational alignment across multiple restaurant locations

Requirements

6+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting multi-unit operations
Experience conducting employee relations investigations and advising leaders
Strong understanding of employment law and HR compliance
Ability to coach and influence operational leaders at multiple levels
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience using HRIS systems and workforce data to drive decisions
QSR, restaurant, retail, hospitality, or other high-volume operational experience strongly preferred
SHRM or HRCI certification required
Ability to travel regularly throughout the Portland market and surrounding areas

Location & Travel

This role primarily supports the Portland and SW Washington area, with regular travel to restaurant locations and operational meetings across the region.

What makes someone successful in this role

The ideal candidate is highly relational, approachable, emotionally intelligent, and confident coaching operational leaders in fast-paced environments. They balance empathy with accountability and influence without creating unnecessary friction. They are comfortable working with people metrics and operational data, able to build, interpret, and communicate datasets, trends, and workforce insights to support business decisions
They can build credibility quickly with restaurant leadership and understand the pace, challenges, and culture of restaurant operations
They enjoy building relationships, solving people problems, creating structures where needed, and helping leaders grow. They are energized by working directly with people and navigate change, coaching conversations, and operational complexity

Why JCK Restaurants

Leadership
Service
Teamwork
Fun
Kindness

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