Job Description

Are you someone who...

Loves getting out from behind a desk to reallyconnect with people? Believes that great guest experiences start with great team member experiences! Can connect with anyone -- from a line cook, to a GM, even a VP -- and make them feel heard and supported? Knows how to partner with restaurant leaders to keep teams engaged, productive, and smiling? Brings positivity, professionalism, and people smarts to every conversation?

If you're nodding and craving a role that blends

human connection with fast-paced operations

, keep reading -- this might be your perfect next move.




Simply Salad, started in 2010 by Bruce Teichman and Cameron Lewis, was founded on the idea that everyone should have access to healthy, fresh, flavorful, affordable food in a way that is fast and convenient. If we can send rockets to Mars, we know this is achievable. That's why we're so committed to our mission: to make

eating well

simple for everyone.


With 10 restaurants today in Greater Los Angeles, we are accelerating growth and will soon bring our unique offering to hundreds of additional communities. To do this, we are looking for innovative, hungry (see what we did there?), and passionate people. You'll be joining a small but growing team working together in a collaborative, dynamic environment to succeed in our important mission. The sky, or maybe Mars, is the limit for us and our expanding team.

What You'll Do (The HR That Happens

Where

the Action Is)

As our

Field HR Specialist?

, you'll serve as a trusted partner across our restaurant locations -- supporting our teams, advising our leaders, and helping us build an unbeatable workplace culture!


Here's what's on the menu:

Connect with Crew Members

- be present in the restaurants, listen, support, and build trust

Travel to Multiple Locations

- understand each restaurant's unique vibe and challenges

Partner with Managers

- coach on employee relations, compliance, staffing, and performance

Drive Engagement

- support initiatives that boost team morale, retention, and culture

Educate & Empower

- help managers grow as leaders, and team members grow in their careers

Problem-Solve in Real Time

- tackle HR needs with speed, creativity, and compassion

What We're Looking For:

2+ years in HR (preferably with field or multi-unit experience) Bachelor's degree in Business or Human Resources or related field preferred Background in the

hospitality or restaurant industry

a major plus Strong communication & relationship-building skills -- you're a natural connector Experience advising and coaching managers through employee situations Experience in conflict resolution and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion Meticulous organizational habits, and demonstrated skills A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and a whole lot of

positive energy

Valid drivers license and use of a working vehicle to travel to stores and meetings (car allowance provided) Use of a working cell phone with an unlimited data plan from a major US provider (phone allowance provided)

What You'll Get:

A chance to

make a real difference

in the lives of restaurant teams A collaborative, values-driven company that puts people first Opportunity to

grow your HR career

in an exciting, fast-paced industry $70k salary + benefits + $1,500/year car allowance + $45/month cell phone allowance Access to a co-working space for work done outside of visiting the stores A team that believes in

hard work, good food, and great people

Direct line to the C level execs to collaborate on ideas/ strategy, and obtain swift decisions on next steps and resources. * Comfort with starting as the founders did, with Entry Level Orientation, training as a Team Member for the first month, as you Ramp Up into your HR role. This helps with perspective, relatability, and respect of the store-level team. Everyone knows how to chop a salad here!