Regional HR Manager

Description & Requirements

Come join our family at In-N-Out Burger!

The In-N-Out Burger Human Resources team has an excellent opportunity at our Irvine, CA office* for a Regional Human Resources Manager (RHRM) who's ready to lead, coach, and make a meaningful impact across multiple Store regions and corporate departments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love developing talent, and navigate the "people side" of the business with confidence and care, you might be exactly who we're looking for. Ready to lead with heart, think strategically, and make a real impact? Apply today.

*This role is based full-time in office


What You'll Do

• Build an HR Dream Team: Lead, coach, and level up your HR Business Partners so they're confident, capable, and ready to handle anything, from everyday coaching to the toughest Associate situations
• Be the Calm in the Storm: When complex Associate relations issues pop up, you'll jump in, ask the right questions, and guide fair, thoughtful, and compliant outcomes
• Partner Like a Pro: Work side-by-side with operational leaders and cross-functional experts to connect people strategy to business results by helping to ensure HR practices and decisions feel fair and consistent
• Coach the Coaches: Support leaders with real-time feedback, performance conversations, and development plans that enable individual success
• Own Big Moments: Lead key HR initiatives and change, from engagement surveys to compliance rollouts, and make sure they land successfully across the business
• Turn Data into Decisions: Spot trends in turnover and engagement, connect the dots, and turn insights into action plans that improve the Associate experience
• Stay One Step Ahead: Interpret policies, navigate gray areas, and proactively identify opportunities

Work Schedule and Benefits

• Full-time position, Exempt
• Office Hours in Irvine, CA: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Department needs will call for occasional overtime
• Excellent Benefits, to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA's, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, Adoption Assistance, Education Reimbursement, Supplemental Health Plans and Pet Insurance
• Salary Pay Range: $135,000 - $170,000 + bonus
• The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

What You Bring

• A passion for people, culture, and doing the right thing
• The ability to coach leaders and build high-performing teams
• Confidence in handling sensitive, high-impact situations
• Strong business acumen in a fast-paced, high-volume, multi-unit and multi-state environment
• A knack for balancing strategy with hands-on support
• Exceptional communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience (required)
• 2+ years of supervisory experience (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices

Work Location Details

In-N-Out Burger plans to bring its West Coast headquarters team back together under one roof by the end of 2029. After maintaining two Southern California office locations for many years, the company will permanently close its Irvine office in 2029 and once again headquarter the company's western territory solely in Baldwin Park, California, where the company was founded in 1948.


Newly hired Associates in Irvine will be eligible to participate in the group move to Tennessee with relocation assistance or work from our western headquarters in Baldwin Park, CA, upon its opening in 2029. We are sharing this information early so candidates can make informed decisions while considering a career with In-N-Out Burger.

About In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Tennessee, and Idaho. In-N-Out Burger's menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy - serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner. We have built a reputation for fresh, made-to-order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates.

In-N-Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In-N-Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.