VP of HR

Vice President of Human Resources

Meyer Foods Management Company

Reports To:

President of Meyer Foods Management Company, and Chief Operating Officer

Dotted line reporting to President of Culver’s Operations and CFO

Position Summary

The Vice President of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of HR across Meyer Foods Management Company and its affiliated businesses, including Culver’s restaurants and other businesses owned and operated by the Meyer Foods management family. This role partners with ownership and executive leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, support growth, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

The Vice President oversees recruiting, compensation and benefits, payroll, HR administration, and employee relations while developing scalable systems, policies, and processes that support the diverse needs of the organization. As a trusted advisor to ownership and operational leaders, this role provides guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership and Business Partnership

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, and long-term growth.
• Advise ownership, executive leadership, and operational leaders on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and people-related business risks.
• Establish consistent HR standards and practices while accounting for the distinct needs of affiliated businesses and applicable legal requirements.
• Promote effective communication, collaboration, and informed decision-making across the family of companies.

HR Operations and Business Support

• Provide HR leadership and service across Culver’s restaurants and other affiliated businesses.
• Develop and maintain scalable HR systems, policies, procedures, and processes that promote consistency, efficiency, compliance, and accountability.
• Support new business initiatives, acquisitions, restaurant openings, and organizational changes through effective workforce planning and HR infrastructure.
• Evaluate HR technology, workflows, and service delivery to improve effectiveness and reduce operational risk.

HR Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, develop, and manage the HR team, establishing clear responsibilities, priorities, performance expectations, and service standards.
• Provide direct oversight of the Senior Payroll Specialist, Compensation and Benefits, Recruiting, and HR Administration/Employee Relations functions.
• Ensure responsive, effective HR support across affiliated businesses and assess team capabilities and resources to meet current and future needs.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Significant progressive HR experience, including senior-level leadership across multiple HR disciplines and experience advising executive leadership.
• Experience supporting a multi-location, multi-state organization; restaurant, hospitality, retail, or similar operational experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of employment law, employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, payroll, HR administration, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated ability to build HR infrastructure, improve processes, lead teams, support business growth, and influence leaders at all levels.
• Strong business acumen, judgment, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM-SCP
• SPHR
• Other relevant HR, compensation, benefits, or payroll certifications.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to restaurant and affiliated business locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Georgia to support leaders, assess business needs, and provide HR guidance.
• Travel to corporate offices, meetings, and training sessions as needed, including occasional overnight stays.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• The requirements below represent the physical demands of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use a computer, review documents, and communicate effectively for extended periods.
• Ability to navigate office and restaurant environments to meet with employees and support operations.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally to company locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Georgia.

The position operates primarily in an office environment but may require visits to restaurant and other affiliated business locations.

Meyer Foods is a family-owned business that owns and operates 37 Culver's Restaurants throughout Indiana, Ohio, & Georgia. Our vision is to operate the cleanest, most hospitable, best tasting, & fastest restaurants in our communities.