Field, HR Business Partner

Taco Bell - Luihn VantEdge Partners • Morrisville, NC

3d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Field Human Resources Business Partner Drive People. Influence Leaders. Shape Culture. At Luihn VantEdge Partners, our people are our greatest competitive advantage. We are seeking an experienced Field Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to operational leadership and the primary Human Resources partner for an assigned market. In this role, you'll partner closely with Area Coaches, restaurant leaders, and cross-functional departments to support business objectives, strengthen leadership, resolve complex employee matters, and create an exceptional employee experience. If you're passionate about developing leaders, solving challenges, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience managing employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and employment law compliance.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and wage and hour regulations.
• Excellent communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 60% throughout an assigned region.

Nice To Haves

• Builds strong partnerships with leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Effectively balances business needs with the employee experience.
• Exercises sound judgment and maintains professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive employee matters.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Is comfortable managing difficult conversations, workplace investigations, and other complex employee relations issues.
• Communicates effectively, influences without direct authority, and collaborates across departments to achieve positive business outcomes.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Area Coaches and restaurant leadership to execute people strategies that improve retention, engagement, succession planning, and operational performance.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders by providing practical, compliant, and solution-oriented HR guidance.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Loss Prevention, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, the HR Generalist, Legal, and other corporate departments to resolve employee and business matters.
• Lead employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance management, corrective action, and employment decisions.
• Partner with the HR Generalist to coordinate ADA accommodations, the interactive process, Leave of Absence (LOA) requests, return-to-work processes, and other employee accommodation matters.
• Coach leaders through conflict resolution, difficult conversations, and leadership development.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to build relationships, provide coaching, identify opportunities, and support operational excellence.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to identify opportunities and recommend proactive solutions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Support leadership development, compliance initiatives, workforce planning, and employee engagement efforts.
• Represent Human Resources with professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• At Luihn VantEdge Partners, Human Resources is more than policy and compliance—we're strategic business partners who help leaders succeed, strengthen culture, and create exceptional employee experiences.

What This Job Offers

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