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Manager, Field HR

Potbelly Sandwich Works
United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 May 2026
💰 $125,000/yr($110,000/yr$125,000/yr)

About the role

  • $110,000 - $125,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential! 
  • 100% remote but must live in Chicago, IL market

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeahwe've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation? 

What’s In It For You**: 

  • Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises! 
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  
  • Domestic Partnership Benefits 
  • Paid Parental Leave 
  • FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution  
  • Commuter Benefit Program  
  • Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match 
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • Paid Time Off  
  • Discount Program  
  • Flexible Work Schedule  
  • Career growth opportunities  

**If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**


Job Title: Field Human Resources Manager

Department/Function: Human Resources

Location: Field-based

Reports to: Director, Field Human Resources

Job Level 2 

Job Band Manager 

Full-Time – Exempt

Travel Requirements: Moderately


GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Field Human Resources Manager is a key member of the Field Human Resources Support team. They are responsible for achieving great people results in retention, internal selection and development, staffing, cultural leadership, and execution of Human Resources initiatives at the highest level. They will serve as key thought partners and trusted advisers to the Operations Team to achieve great People results. The Field Human Resources Manager supports succession development and planning, is operations focused and leads as a Champion of the Potbelly Way culture. They will bring positive energy, fun, and friendliness to the role, utilizing strong interpersonal skills, positive energy, strong communication skills, coaching skills, accountability, and relationship building. They are accountable for elevating leadership at all levels in support of setting and maintaining a high bar of performance. They will provide feedback to help shape HR processes, policies, and procedures, including, but not limited to, annual performance appraisals, documentation, legal compliance, and employee relations matters. Success for this position will be measured by goals for turnover, trends of employee relations matters being handled timely and effectively, and succession bench results.


FOCUS

Staffing/Selection

  • Understands the staffing needs of their field regional teams. Responsible for demonstrating and maintaining high standards for candidate selection. Coaches and advises managers on appropriate staffing models.
  • Partners with the Talent Acquisition team to share/transfer information regarding external/internal staffing needs.
  • Participates in our internal selection process. ).
  • Coaches Managers on talent identification and selection


Bench

  • Drives succession development and planning. Participates in Quarterly Regional People Calls and monthly Regional meetings to assess capabilities and understand development and growth needs.
  • Drives the internal management development process. Partners on the people support for all field management.


Retention

  • Analyzes turnover at all levels on a monthly and quarterly basis and drives retention efforts throug

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