Vice President of Human Resources Fast Casual - Vernon, CA
Location: Huntington Park, CA
Job Type: FULL_TIME
Company: Superior Talent Source
Salary: 185k/year - 195k/year
Category: Director / VP
Job Description Apply Now
We are a fast-growing fast casual restaurant brand in the Southern California bold, ambitious, and fiercely dedicated to delivering crave-worthy food and unforgettable experiences. Our growth is powered by passionate people, exceptional culture, and a relentless drive to raise the bar.
As we scale, we're looking for a Vice President of Human Resources who thrives in high-growth environments and believes culture is the competitive advantage. This is a rare opportunity to shape the people strategy of a brand that's rewriting the rules in fast casual dining.
As the VP of Human Resources, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and a people-first leader across the organization. You'll build and lead a high-performing HR team, architect scalable systems, and champion a culture of excellence, accountability, and heart.
Key Responsibilities:
- People Strategy & Culture: Define and drive a forward-thinking people strategy that supports company vision, rapid expansion, and a mission-driven culture.
- Talent Development: Build systems for attracting, retaining, and developing top-tier talent, from restaurant crew to corporate leadership.
- Organizational Design: Develop scalable HR infrastructure and org design that supports growth across new markets and concepts.
- Performance & Leadership: Implement and oversee leadership development, succession planning, and performance management systems.
- HR Operations: Ensure excellence in HR compliance, compensation and benefits strategy, onboarding, and workforce analytics.
- Employee Engagement: Champion initiatives that inspire, engage, and energize team members at every level from the front lines to the C-suite.
- Culture Stewardship: Serve as a cultural anchor and values ambassador as we continue to grow and evolve.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a VP or senior HR executive role
- Experience in a high-growth, multi-unit restaurant or retail environment strongly preferred
- Proven success scaling people operations during periods of rapid expansion
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels
- Passionate about people and culture, with a roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic
- Highly strategic and deeply operational you can set the vision and build the systems
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and team-building skills
Why Join Us?
- Be part of something bold, fast-moving, and purpose-driven
- Lead the people function in a company where culture comes first
- Work alongside passionate, high-performing leaders who care deeply about their teams
- Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and long-term growth potential
- Real opportunity to leave your mark on a national brand on the rise
Ready to lead our most important asset our people?
Apply now or reach out directly to Superior Talent Search to start the conversation.