# Human Resources Manager at Jose Andres Group in…

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# Human Resources Manager

Jose Andres Group 

** Washington, United States ** Full Time ** Human Resources Jobs ** United States ** New

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## Job Description

### Job Description

Job Description Description: **Position: Human Resources Manager**

**Location:** Washington, DC
**Department:** People & Culture
**Reports To:** Director of People
**Employment Type:** Full-Time

**Salary:** $85-100k plus benefits

**About José Andrés Group**

José Andrés Group (JAG) is a global hospitality company dedicated to changing the world through the power of food. Through our restaurants, bars, hotels, and culinary experiences, we create extraordinary hospitality while fostering a culture rooted in excellence, innovation, and service.

We are seeking an experienced, people-focused Human Resources Manager to support our Washington, DC market. This role serves as a strategic business partner to restaurant leadership while ensuring exceptional employee experiences, compliance, talent development, and operational excellence across multiple restaurant concepts.

**Position Summary**

The Human Resources Manager will partner closely with Operations leadership and the People & Culture team to support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, recruitment support, compliance, engagement initiatives, and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and hands-on HR professional who thrives in fast-paced hospitality environments, builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization, and is passionate about creating positive workplace cultures that drive employee engagement and business performance.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Employee Relations & Culture**

- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary HR partner to restaurant leadership teams and employees.
- Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, investigations, and corrective action processes.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, respect, and hospitality across all locations.
- Conduct employee check-ins, stay interviews, and engagement initiatives to improve retention and employee satisfaction.
- Support managers in addressing performance concerns through coaching and development plans.
- Facilitate employee recognition and culture-building programs.

**Talent Management & Development**

- Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting efforts and workforce planning initiatives.
- Assist leaders with onboarding, orientation, and integration of new team members.
- Support succession planning and internal promotion initiatives.
- Identify training and development opportunities to strengthen leadership capabilities and employee growth.
- Facilitate leadership development programs and HR-related training sessions.

**Compliance & Risk Management**

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Support I-9, E-Verify, wage and hour, leave administration, and workplace compliance initiatives.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Conduct workplace investigations and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.
- Partner with legal counsel and leadership when necessary on employee relations matters.
- Support workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and other risk management processes.

**Performance Management**

- Guide managers through performance review processes and ongoing employee feedback practices.
- Support performance improvement plans and employee development initiatives.
- Coach leaders on effective communication, accountability, and leadership best practices.
- Assist in identifying organizational challenges and recommending solutions.

**HR Operations & Partnership**

- Partner closely with restaurant leadership to support business objectives and operational needs.
- Analyze workforce trends, turnover metrics, and employee engagement data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support policy implementation and ensure consistency across locations.
- Assist with organizational changes, restructuring efforts, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Participate in special projects and strategic People & Culture initiatives.

**Physical Requirements**

- Ability to regularly visit restaurant locations and work in active hospitality environments.
- Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

**Benefits**

- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Dining Discounts
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Opportunities

**In Return, We Offer You**

- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee dining and partner discounts
- Professional growth within an award-winning, values-driven hospitality group

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

Requirements: **Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably within hospitality, restaurants, hotels, retail, or multi-unit operations.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
- Experience managing employee relations investigations and performance management processes.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with leaders at all levels.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Experience working within HRIS systems; Paylocity experience preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
- Ability to travel locally between restaurant locations as needed.

Posted August 4, 2026