Human Resource Director

Job DescriptionThe Director, Human Resources is a business leader and HR practitioner who translates Refreshments strategy into actionable people outcomes across the Central, West, and SoCal Regions. Reporting into the Refreshments HRVP, the HRD partners with regional and operations leaders to achieve targeted business results, leads and develops a team of HR professionals, and delivers core HR programs with excellence.HR guidance from this role is proactive, data-informed, business-grounded, and consistently aligned to Aramark leadership behaviors. The HRD is a trusted advisor to Regional Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents of Operations, and both operation and functional leadership teams, a steward of talent and culture, a visible change agent, and an independent decision-maker on complex employee and labor relations matters.Job ResponsibilitiesBeing a key member of the operations leadership teams across the Central, West, and SoCal regions working to achieve targeted business outcomesProviding direct support to key functional groups including Growth, Marketing and Operational Excellence  Driving regional and line-of-business HR strategy executionBuilding performance-based relationships with regional leaders and local operations teamsStrategic consultation to leadership on organizational design, change, talent, and engagementEfficient delivery of core HR programs, including performance management, compensation planning, and talent reviewsParticipation in enterprise initiatives and partnership with Centers of Excellence (COEs)Serving as a change agent for programs and processes; identifying and escalating challenges quicklyLeading and developing HR professionalsSupporting complex labor and employee relations mattersJob ResponsibilitesBusiness PartnershipOperate as a trusted advisor to Regional Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents of Operations in the Central, West, and SoCal regions and leadership teamsTranslate business strategy, financial priorities, and operational risks into practical people plansUse HR technology, workforce analytics, and business insight to identify opportunities and inform decisionsUnderstand the line of business P&L and connect HR actions to business resultsProactively surface people risks and recommend solutions before results are impactedLead HR for new business initiativesTalent Leadership and Succession PlanningGrow and develop a trusted, credible team of HR Business Partners and HR professionalsDrive regular strategic talent discussions and lead talent reviews with consistency, candor, and line-of-business and enterprise perspectiveEnsure critical roles have named successors, readiness assessments, and meaningful development actionsPartner with Talent Acquisition and COEs to build proactive pipelines and support internal mobilityOrganization Effectiveness and Change LeadershipChampion organization design and redesign conversations; ensure roles, work, and decision rights are clearServe as a visible change agent for new initiatives, programs, and processesBuild change plans that clarify the business case, stakeholder impacts, communication needs, and adoption measuresIdentify change risks early and help leaders manage ambiguity while sustaining engagement and productivitySteward of Organizational CultureAnalyze engagement data, identify priority themes, and partner with leaders on practical action plansDiagnose engagement needs and coach leaders to create cohesive, high-performing teamsSupport enterprise inclusion initiativesIdentify retention risks and reinforce recognition and feedback cyclesRisk Management and Positive Employee RelationsDrive adherence to policies, procedures, employment laws, and relevant labor regulationsProvide balanced, timely guidance on complex employee- and labor-relations issuesEscalate material risks early and partner with Legal, ER/LR, and business leaders to resolve issuesBuild leader capability in documentation, decision quality, consistency, and accountabilityCollaborationLeverage COEs, peers, and business partners effectively so that messaging and execution are alignedPartner early with the relevant COE on new enterprise programs so field leKey CapabilitesBusiness Acumen: understands the line of business P&L and connects HR moves to results.Impact: turns workforce data into a strategic narrative and action plan.Talent Development: builds, coaches, and develops an HR team; owns succession and critical-role pipelines.Influencer: moves peers and cross-functional partners to align and act, increasingly without direct authority.Resilience & Connection: carries high-stakes, ambiguous people decisions and earns trust as a strategic advisor.Decision Making: makes (rather than escalates) terminations, RIF/severance, organizational-design, and off-cycle compensation decisions.Complex ER & Labor Relations: Leads complex ER/LR matters, including CBA negotiations with HR Center of Excellence supportQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred7 – 10 years of HR experience, including leadership of HR professionals, in a multi-site, field-based operating environmentDemonstrated experience with complex employee and labor relations, including union environmentsProven ability to partner with senior operations leaders and influence without direct authorityStrong command of workforce analytics, HR technology, talent review and succession processes, and compensation planningAbility to travel 50-75% of the timeAbout AramarkOur MissionRooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About AramarkThe people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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