Director - Human Resources

About the role

Why Wendy's? When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you! The Director - Human Resources leads the people agenda for the Operations organization, partnering with business leaders to build organizational capability, develop talent, and foster a high-performing culture. The role ensures HR strategies, programs, and processes effectively support business priorities, operational excellence, and growth. This individual will work onsite from Dublin, OH or remotely in Orlando, Tampa or Miami area.

Responsibilities

• Provides the direction, development, and guidance to the US Operations Human Resources organization to achieve the business strategies and plans.
• Partners with US Operations leadership to develop talent and create bench at all levels by creating and deploying processes and systems.
• Identifies and develops resources to assist franchisees’ business objectives.
• Develop field capabilities in leaders and HR employees.
• Develop new ideas and bring in best practices to support the restaurants’ operators at all levels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of HR generalist background & experience.
• BS or BA in Business, HR or related field preferred along with the years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to grow, develop and manage an HR team responsible for supporting leaders to reach Company objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate business objectives and recommendations