Human Resources Business Partner (Remote with Travel)

About the role

Remote role with travel 3 days per week in the Columbus, Cincinnati, or Cleveland areas. Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that drive business success in fast-paced hospitality, retail, or restaurant brands.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to build relationships with operations teams and address employee challenges.
• Ensure compliance with wage/hour laws, FMLA, and ADA.
• Lead training sessions, performance evaluations, and talent acquisition initiatives including hiring events and job descriptions.
• Respond to HR hotline calls, conduct workplace investigations, and shape HR policies.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of broad HR generalist experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years of relevant HR experience.
• Demonstrated success supporting multi-site or multi-unit operations, preferably in hospitality, retail, restaurant, or similar environments.
• Hands-on experience managing employee relations issues, including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of HR systems and processes such as onboarding, employee records management, and HRIS.
• Understanding of employment law including wage and hour compliance in a multi-state environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence leaders and build trust at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to manage priorities independently in a remote, travel-based role.

Preferred Qualifications

• HRIS experience.
• SHRM PHR certification.