We're HIRING A DIRECTOR OF HR!

Ready to lead at scale and make a real impact?

We’re looking for a strategic, people-first HR leader to join our team as a Director of Human Resources—someone who can drive performance, ensure compliance, and elevate the employee experience across a dynamic, multi-brand organization.

This is not your average HR role. You’ll support 600+ restaurant locations across 17 states, partner with executive leadership, and lead a high-performing HR team—all while shaping the future of our people strategy.

🔥What You’ll Be Doing

👥 Lead, Influence & Build

Lead and develop a high-impact HR team supporting a large, multi-state workforce
Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategies with business goals across three brands
Standardize HR practices and drive consistency across all locations

🎓 Training & Development That Scales

Design and deliver impactful training programs for District Managers & General Managers
Build scalable HR content, toolkits, and SOPs across 600+ locations
Bring training to life—covering employee relations, compliance, and performance management

⚖️ Employee Relations & Compliance

Lead complex employee relations matters including investigations, corrective actions, and terminations
Ensure compliance across 17 states with evolving federal, state, and local laws
Serve as a trusted advisor on EEOC, wage & hour, and workplace compliance matters

📊 HR Operations & Systems

Oversee HR systems and data integrity (ADP Vantage preferred 👀)
Drive process improvements and operational efficiency
Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and compliance tracking

🚨 Risk Management & Leadership Partnership

Identify and mitigate HR-related risks across the organization
Partner closely with legal and executive leadership on high-risk matters
Ensure strong, defensible HR practices across all markets

🎯 What You Bring

8–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (QSR or multi-unit preferred)
Bachelors of HR/Business Administration/or related field. (Masters Preferred)
SHRM-CP or PHR or SPHR preferred
Deep expertise in multi-state employment law and compliance
Proven experience managing EEOC claims, audits, and regulatory reporting
Strong background in training development and HR content creation
Experience with ADP Vantage or similar HRIS systems
Ability to influence, lead, and drive results at an executive level

We’re proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all. ZNHFoods dba Popeyes maintains a work environment that respects the dignity of every individual and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under law.

Not accepting 3rd party recruitment.

Z&H Foods Inc.

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