Chili's - HR Business Partner
Human Resources / PeopleWorks
Dallas, TX
April 22, 2025
Chili's, HR Business Partner [PeopleWorks Partner]
Indianapolis, Indiana
If 'work hard, play hard' were enough for a job description we would just stop there, because that's what ChiliHeads have been doing since 1975. ChiliHeads are a team that takes pride in Chili's culture and seeks every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is too short not to work happy, right? Actually, life is too long not to work happy. That's better.
At Brinker, we connect, serve, and give to create the best life for our Team Members, guests, and community. It's in our DNA. Seriously, grab your electron microscope, take a look, and you'll see little burgers and Presidente Margaritas built right in. It's what makes a ChiliHead a ChiliHead.
Job Summary
This position will support the Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio areas. The PeopleWorks (HR) Business Partner is a strategic partner to the regional leaders by embedding HR strategy into day-to-day work and providing professional HR guidance and support to internal client groups with the objective of adding value to the business. This role is a critical contributor to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, efficient department structures and processes and to drive key performance behaviors. They will manage, maintain and improve all human capital programs, including training and development for their region to achieve business results, brand strategy and employee engagement. They will establish well developed plans for growing and developing the workforce that is in alignment with brand and Brinker direction.
Your Key Job Functions
• Builds and implements long-term HR initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda and proactively identifies new opportunities for HR to improve and add value to the business.
• Manage the process for performance management & succession planning by facilitating all talent review meetings for all markets including Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio.
• Collaborates with business leaders in providing TMs with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards. Works cross-functionally with broader HR teams to ensure effective HR strategies.
• Partners with the regional recruiter to align staffing efforts with restaurant operational needs.
• Support change management initiatives and help teams adapt to evolving business priorities.
• Facilitates a variety of workshops aimed at enhancing team member engagement, retention, and recognition, aligning with development strategies to support business goals.
What You Bring to the Team
• The ideal candidate will reside in Detroit Michigan or Indianapolis Indiana area
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a multi-unit or field-based role within restaurant, retail, or hospitality industries.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Proactive, data-driven, and solutions-oriented with strong business acumen.
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 30-50%).
• Experience supporting hourly workforce and high-growth operations.
Why Brinker
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for an annual bonus potential.
Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual, hybrid and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Our community give-back programs include regular opportunities to volunteer and make a difference.
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