DISTRICT HR GENERALIST

Compass Group•San Francisco, CA

5d•$115,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role, with two to three days a week out in the field across our Bay Area portfolio. You'll be a visible, trusted partner to our F&B operations teams — not someone who waits behind a desk for issues to land in an inbox, but someone who's already out there building relationships, spotting opportunities, and helping teams thrive. As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

Requirements

A true hospitality mentality — energetic, engaged, and comfortable building relationships on the operations floor
3–5 years of multi-unit HR generalist experience, with strong employee relations chops
Experience in food & beverage or hospitality HR strongly preferred — you understand the pace and pressure of high customer contact environments
Emotional intelligence and tact, with a proven ability to partner effectively across every level of an organization
A curious, growth mindset — you stay ahead of state and federal employment law, plus emerging people and culture trends
A data-driven approach — you can define problems, gather facts, and draw conclusions that lead to real solutions
Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

union experience preferred
SPHR/PHR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Investigate and advise management on associate relations issues, taking a proactive approach that keeps operational leaders aligned on best practices.
Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations when needed.
Dig into exit interview data to understand what's really driving separations — then turn those insights into practical recommendations for reducing turnover and absenteeism.
Design and deliver management training across the topics that matter most: interviewing and selection, terminations, sexual harassment prevention, performance management, and progressive discipline.
Lead new hire orientation and bring HR 101 sessions to life for managers building their people skills.
Partner with managers to build and execute recruitment plans that keep qualified talent flowing into the portfolio.
Attend operational meetings regularly to boost HR visibility, roll out account-level HR initiatives, and be a genuine presence for the teams you support.
Present at Field Operations Workshops, contributing to HR training and development across the broader organization.
Support associate satisfaction surveys and help interpret feedback into meaningful action, all in service of our Preferred Employer goals and broader HR business plan.