Senior Human Resources Manager - Fresquez Companies

Job Details

Job Location: Home Office - Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM 87113Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Visit www.FresquezCompanies.com 

 

Multi-Unit | Multi-State Restaurant & Hospitality Organization 

 “At Fresquez Companies, we empower the lives of people by providing authentic, impactful and exceptional experiences one team member and guest at a time." 

We value our team, our customers and our community while committing to providing growth opportunities from within. We live in Limitless possibilities and encourage our team to Dare to Dream Big and achieve their career goals.  Everyone is a leader at Fresquez Companies, we have the power to positively influence others through our words and actions.  We are looking for friendly, hardworking team members who have Passion and Creativity to serve and who have the Courage to rise to the next level of excellence. We believe you are the CEO of your growth and success and your contribution always matters. Our restaurants are very busy therefore, being on time, responsible, dependable, and respectful of others is a must! Join our amazing team and build Trust, Collaborate and achieve your goals, One step at a time.  

 

Why Join Our Team?  

• Competitive Pay 

• Medical, Dental and Vision 

• Life Insurance 20K Coverage - Company Paid 

• 401(K)Referral Bonus 

• PTO (Paid Time Off) 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• EAP - Employee Assistance Program - Free to Team Member and Family 

• Meal Discounts 

 

Summary 

The Senior Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic and operational HR leader for Fresquez Companies, supporting multi-unit, multi-state restaurant and hospitality operations. This role is responsible for driving HR strategy, ensuring legal compliance across jurisdictions, developing leaders, and partnering closely with Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to support company growth, culture, and performance. 

The Senior HR Manager oversees core HR functions including employee relations, compliance, talent development, benefits administration, performance management, and HR policy implementation, while acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and field management teams. 

 

Essential Functions 

The following duties are representative of the position and may vary based on business needs. 

Strategic HR Leadership 

• Partner with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational goals, operational performance, and company values 

• Serve as a senior HR advisor to Directors, General Managers, and Operations Leadership across multiple states 

• Lead and support change management initiatives related to growth, new unit openings, restructures, and operational improvements 

Employee Relations & Compliance 

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex employee relations issues, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations 

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage & hour, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and EEO regulations 

• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and handbooks across multi-state operations 

• Partner with legal counsel as needed on claims, audits, and risk mitigation strategies 

Talent Management & Development 

• Support workforce planning, recruiting strategy, and onboarding processes for management and administrative roles 

• Lead performance management programs, including coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement plans (PIPs) 

• Identify high-potential employees and partner with Operations to develop internal leadership pipelines 

• Design and support management training, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives 

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations 

• Support compensation strategy, wage analysis, and pay practices across multiple brands and states 

• Overs