Director of HR

Tacodeli Brand • Austin, TX

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About The Position

This leadership role partners with the executive team to align people strategies with business goals, fostering a high-performance culture in a fast-paced, multi-unit restaurant business. Tacodeli currently operates approximately 15 restaurants across Austin, Dallas, & Houston markets. This position will have 2 direct reports as part of the HR team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior role within the restaurant, hospitality, or foodservice industry (multi-unit experience strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s or HR certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred
• Proven expertise in training program design and delivery, ideally in high-volume or fast-casual/fine-dining environments
• Strong knowledge of Texas labor laws, hospitality-specific challenges (e.g., tipped wages, flexible scheduling), and tools like HRIS systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to thrive in a hands-on, guest-facing industry
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel outside of Austin occasionally (primarily to Dallas & Houston)
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus in Austin’s diverse workforce

Responsibilities

• Training & Development: Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive training programs, including new hire onboarding, ongoing skill development, leadership training, and role-specific certifications. Partner with operations leaders to create career progression pathways, including management-in-training programs, to promote internal growth and retention.
• Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Leads talent acquisition, overseeing the recruitment and selection process to ensure the organization attracts and hires qualified candidates. This includes developing recruiting strategies and working closely with hiring leaders
• Compensation, Benefits, & Performance Management: Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs. Develops and implements performance management to assess employee performance, provide feedback, and establish goals and development plans.
• Employee Relations & Culture: Manages employee relations and ensures a positive work environment. Serve as a trusted advisor on employee issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements. Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.
• Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization's long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission and is involved in broader organizational strategies. Identifies key performance indicators for the organization's human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization's success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a quarterly performance bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health, Dental, Vision, with 100% company-paid Short-Term disability and EAP/Telemedicine
• 401k enrollment with company match (eligible after 1 year of service)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 (eligible after 1 year of service)
• Casual work environment – celebrate your authentic individuality
• Leadership development opportunities – we aim to promote from within our organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive