DISTRICT HR GENERALIST

About the role

This is a hybrid role, with two to three days a week out in the field across our Bay Area portfolio. The District HR Generalist supports F&B operations teams, building relationships, spotting opportunities, and helping teams thrive.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and advise management on associate relations issues, taking a proactive approach that keeps operational leaders aligned on best practices.
• Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations when needed, and turn insights from exit interview data into practical recommendations for reducing turnover and absenteeism.
• Design and deliver management training on topics such as interviewing and selection, terminations, sexual harassment prevention, performance management, and progressive discipline.
• Lead new hire orientation and bring HR 101 sessions to life for managers building their people skills.
• Partner with managers to build and execute recruitment plans that keep qualified talent flowing into the portfolio.
• Show up and show out by attending operational meetings regularly, boosting HR visibility, rolling out account-level HR initiatives, and being a genuine presence for the teams you support.
• Present at Field Operations Workshops, contributing to HR training and development across the broader organization.
• Support associate satisfaction surveys and help interpret feedback into meaningful action, all in service of our Preferred Employer goals and broader HR business plan.

Requirements

A true hospitality mentality — energetic, engaged, and comfortable building relationships on the operations floor
3–5 years of multi-unit HR generalist experience, with strong employee relations chops; union experience preferred
Experience in food & beverage or hospitality HR strongly preferred — you understand the pace and pressure of high customer contact environments
Emotional intelligence and tact, with a proven ability to partner effectively across every level of an organization
A curious, growth mindset — you stay ahead of state and federal employment law, plus emerging people and culture trends
A data-driven approach — you can define problems, gather facts, and draw conclusions that lead to real solutions
Bachelor's Degree Required.
SPHR/PHR Certification Preferred

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills

A true hospitality mentality — energetic, engaged, and comfortable building relationships on the operations floor
Strong employee relations chops
Union experience preferred
Experience in food & beverage or hospitality HR
Emotional intelligence and tact
Curious, growth mindset
Data-driven approach

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

$115,000 - $130,000 / yr

Schedule

Hybrid role, with two to three days a week out in the field across our Bay Area portfolio.

Company Information

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.