Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Chipotle Mexican Grill is hiring a Regional Human Resources Business Partner to partner with restaurant leadership and help build a high-performing, inclusive culture. The role provides strategic HR guidance across talent and performance management and supports employee relations and compliance to enable business goals.

• Partner with restaurant leadership on performance management and the talent lifecycle to drive performance and culture.
• Coach leaders using quantitative and qualitative insights to implement strategies.
• Identify talent needs and facilitate people planning, succession planning, and talent development plans.
• Champion inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace cultures aligned to Chipotle values.
• Consult on talent and performance processes (mid-year/annual reviews, compensation processes, IDPs, onboarding, PIPs, corrective actions).
• Proactively identify and address employee concerns.
• Partner on employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate actions with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Leadership and People Experience teams (Newport Beach, CA and Columbus, OH) to support one culture.
• Provide feedback to leaders and Centers of Excellence on people programs and processes.
• Partner with regional leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and completion of required training.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of Human Resources experience, including 5+ years as an HR Business Partner or progressive HR Manager experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally with remote teams.
• Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and take action in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels, including executives.
• Strong project ownership and delivery for short- and long-term initiatives.
• Sound prioritization, judgment, and decision-making.
• Initiative and ability to act as a change agent.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• Base pay range: $103,000–$146,500 annually; eligible for annual cash bonus and equity awards (based on performance and other factors).
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); sick leave; and vacation time.
• Travel requirement: up to 50%.