Voodoo Doughnut is looking for a Human Resources Director to join our Portland team!

Ready to help shape the future of a growing, iconic brand? We’re looking for a Human Resources Director to lead our people strategy across a multi-state team of 450+ employees. This is a high-impact role where you will build culture, scale teams, and create the systems that power our next phase of growth.

You will work closely with executive leadership to keep our people strategy aligned with where we are headed, while making sure day-to-day HR runs smoothly across all locations.

What You Will Do

Lead and execute our company-wide people strategy
Partner with the CEO, CFO, and Operations leaders on org design, workforce planning and leadership development
Oversee recruiting across high-volume field roles and corporate positions
Support new store openings with hiring, onboarding, training, payroll, and compliance
Build and scale onboarding, training, and leadership development programs
Manage HR systems and ensure data is accurate and useful
Lead compensation and benefits strategy, including benchmarking and open enrollment
Partner with Finance on labor planning and workforce costs
Ensure payroll is accurate and compliant
Lead employee relations, including performance management and conflict resolution
Coach leaders and support team development at all levels
Maintain compliance with employment laws across multiple states
Track and share HR metrics and workforce insights
Hire, mentor, and grow the HR team

What You Bring

Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
Solid knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
Experience leading HR in a multi-unit, multi-state environment
Comfort working with HR systems; ADP Workforce Now is a plus
Analytical mindset and ability to use data to drive decisions
Experience supporting hourly and field-based teams

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
Background in retail, restaurant, or similar environments strongly preferred
Proven experience in employee relations, coaching, and org development

Why Join Us?

Help shape the next chapter of a growing, well-known brand
Work closely with executive leadership
Build programs that directly impact people and performance
Lead a team and make a real, visible impact

This role is based on-site in our Portland headquarters, with occasional U.S. travel and some flexibility outside standard business hours.

If you’re ready to jump in and build something meaningful, we’d love to talk with you!

Voodoo Doughnut

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