Join Flynn Group Taco Bell as a Human Resources Business Partner
Shape the Culture. Develop Leaders. Drive Business Success.
Are you an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships in the field, and wants to make a visible impact on people and business results?
Flynn Group Taco Bell is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to support our restaurant operations and leadership teams across a dynamic geographic market. This is an opportunity to partner directly with operations leaders, influence business outcomes, develop talent, and help shape the employee experience for one of the most recognized brands in the world.
As part of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, you'll join an organization operating more than 2,900 restaurants across industry-leading brands including Taco Bell, Applebee's, Panera, Arby's, Pizza Hut, and Wendy's. With continued growth and a strong promote-from-within culture, this is a chance to build a meaningful career while helping others do the same.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Be a true strategic partner to operations leaders.
- Spend time in the field building relationships and influencing culture.
- Play a key role in leadership development, succession planning, and talent growth.
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and operational excellence.
- Join a company known for growth, opportunity, and investing in its people.
- Work with leaders who value collaboration, accountability, and results.
What You'll Do
Employee Relations & Leadership Support
- Serve as a trusted advisor to restaurant leaders, providing guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and corrective action.
- Conduct thorough investigations and ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant outcomes.
- Identify employee relations trends and proactively implement solutions to improve engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
- Coach managers on communication, leadership effectiveness, performance improvement, and conflict resolution.
Field Partnership & Culture Building
- Regularly visit restaurant locations to build strong relationships with team members and leaders.
- Assess employee engagement, identify opportunities for improvement, and help create positive team cultures.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with company standards and employment regulations.
- Partner with field leadership to proactively address operational and people-related challenges.
Talent Development & Succession Planning
- Collaborate with Market Presidents, Directors of Operations, and Area Coaches to identify and develop future leaders.
- Support succession planning and bench-strength initiatives across the market.
- Partner with operations teams on onboarding and integration of new management hires.
- Train leaders on recruiting best practices and strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Training & Organizational Effectiveness
- Facilitate leadership and HR training on topics including:
- Performance management
- Harassment prevention
- Workplace investigations
- FLSA compliance
- Employment law
- Flynn Group and Taco Bell policies
- Support initiatives that strengthen leadership capability and operational performance.
Compliance & HR Administration
- Manage responses to EEOC charges, unemployment claims, Department of Labor inquiries, and other employment-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Oversee background checks, I-9 compliance, personnel documentation, and employee records.
- Partner with corporate HR teams to ensure employees receive accurate compensation, benefits, and HR support.
What We're Looking For
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience.
- Restaurant, Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), retail, hospitality, or other multi-unit operational experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels.
- Strong employee relations and investigation experience.
- Proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience supporting frontline, hourly workforces.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and drive results through partnership.
- Passion for developing people, improving culture, and supporting business growth.
Why Flynn Group Taco Bell?
At Flynn Group, we're committed to helping our people grow, develop, and succeed. We believe great restaurants are built by great leaders, and great leaders are developed through strong partnerships, meaningful coaching, and a culture that values people.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, build strong relationships, and help shape the future of one of the world's most recognized brands, we'd love to talk with you.
Apply today and Live Más with Flynn Group Taco Bell.
Flynn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Merrillville, IN 46410
