Human Resources Manager

Job Description

The Portfolio Group, under the Workplace Experience Group umbrella, delivers seamless experiences from the breakroom to the boardroom, providing a signature suite of services for each unique business portfolio. Our team builds partnerships that excel, creating experiences that break the mold, where convenience, consistency, and excellence are a given. One Partner. Infinite Solutions.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources operations within a fast-paced food service environment. This role serves as a strategic business partner to operations leaders, ensuring compliance with labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, company policies, and employee relations practices. The HR Manager will lead talent acquisition, employee engagement, labor relations, performance management, compensation administration, and workforce planning while fostering a positive and productive work environment.The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting unionized employees, managing grievance procedures, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, and partnering with operational leadership to achieve business objectives.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Labor & Employee Relations

• Lead union and labor relations activities, including CBA administration, grievance resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, arbitration support, and contract negotiations while ensuring fair and consistent policy application.

HR Operations

• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and compliance; maintain HR policies, records, and regulatory adherence.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to meet staffing needs and reduce turnover.

Performance Management & Development

• Support performance management, leadership coaching, employee development, training initiatives, and succession planning.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer compensation and benefits programs, support annual review processes, and recommend market-competitive pay practices.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct workplace investigations, ensure labor law and regulatory compliance, partner with legal counsel on complex matters, and support audits and reporting requirements.

Employee Engagement

• Foster an inclusive, accountable workplace culture through engagement, recognition, change management, and workforce analytics initiatives.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting a unionized workforce.

• Strong knowledge of labor relations principles and collective bargaining agreement administration.

• Experience managing grievance procedures, investigations, and disciplinary processes.

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CHRP, or equivalent).

• Experience in food service, hospitality, contract dining, restaurant, or facilities management industries.

• Experience supporting multi-site operations and large hourly employee populations.

• Previous participation in collective bargaining negotiations.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .