VP, People & Talent Strategy

Casa Bonita•Lakewood, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, People & Talent Strategy and Talent Strategy is a strategic business partner and member of the senior leadership team responsible for all aspects of people and culture. This role develops and executes strategies that support the long-term vision and business objectives of the organization, ensures regulatory compliance, creates an environment that fosters an exceptional guest and associate experience, and builds organizational capability to support current operations and future growth. This position requires deep expertise in restaurant/hospitality, or a consumer-facing business of comparable size, strong business acumen, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic, fun and fast-paced environment. VP, People & Talent Strategy and Talent Strategy must be an enthusiastic and visionary leader, a quick thinker, a problem-solver, a skilled communicator, an analyst, a forecaster, a builder, as well as have an incredible eye for detail, and a passion for developing a culture for Casa’s current and future leaders.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive and strategic people operations experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role overseeing comprehensive people operations, including employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and technology systems management
Experience in restaurants, hospitality or consumer-facing retail industries required
Direct experience leading and mentoring a team of HR professionals
Experience working closely with in-house legal counsel on compliance, risk management, policy development, and other legal matters
Experience in a unionized workforce or mixed union/non-union environment
As a change agent, proven ability to scale infrastructure, processes, and systems to support business growth and compliance
Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices at both state and federal levels
Proven track record of leading and developing teams to drive operational excellence
Experience working in a fast-paced, complex, and evolving business environment.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to support business needs
Strong analytical and data-driven approach to strategy and decision-making.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, familiarity with Rippling, Toast, 7 Shifts and other operational tools. Experience with Workday, ADP, Paycor (HRIS) is helpful
Executive presence and ability to influence at all organizational levels; excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven team building and talent development capabilities; high integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality; collaborative approach with ability to challenge constructively
High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field