Field Human Resources Generalist

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at

Job Location Type
Field

The Role:
The Field HR Generalist supports our company restaurant team members to address day-to-day transactional needs. The HR Generalist owns the end-to-end team member lifecycle representing the Dine Values and facilitates growth in a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. This role is responsible for transactional and strategic Human Resources initiatives in support of the company-operated Applebee's, IHOP, and Dual Brand restaurants.


Responsibilities:
• Develop strong professional relationships with Restaurant Management and Field Operations. Collaborate proactively with Director, Field HR and Field HR Managers to identify possible solutions or actions needed
• Model and reinforce the DINE VALUES
• Support the Workday HRIS system to include including data entry, I-9 and E-Verify compliance, daily Workday tasks, and continually educate restaurant management on proper data entry process and provide job aids
• Receive Verification of Employment, State Disability Insurance, and Unemployment claims and respond as needed with 3rd party vendor
• Ensure proper administration and adherence to restaurant policies and procedures
• Support restaurant performance management to include promotion process, headcount planning, talent reviews, and merit/compensation planning
• Manage assigned projects and workflows that contribute to a streamlined and highly responsive Field Human Resources function
• Provide analytical support and metrics reporting that illustrate key Field HR initiatives, as needed
• Collaborates with leadership regarding annual policy revisions and restaurant employee handbook updates
• Partner with management in coordination of events, activities, and training logistics as needed

• Target Salary $75k-$85k depending on experience

Skills & Requirements
• A bachelors degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of HR field experience with multi-unit locations.
• Restaurant human resources experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working with Workday HRIS is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, etc.
• PHR or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.
• Approximately 25% of travel is required.

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