HR Manager

Field HR Manager Field HR Managers are trusted partners who help create environments where people and businesses thrive together. They support Operations leaders by strengthening culture, developing talent, coaching leadership effectiveness, and aligning people strategies with business goals. Culture Ambassador Foster a culture of trust, respect, inclusion, and accountability. Champion a positive associate experience and reinforce Panda's values. Promote consistency, fairness, engagement, and recognition across the business. Partner with leaders to address workplace concerns and strengthen team culture. [FHR Team M...9 2026 v2 | PowerPoint] Strategic Partner Partner with Operations leaders to achieve business and people goals. Use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational growth. Provide recommendations that balance business needs with associate needs. [FHR Team M...9 2026 v2 | PowerPoint] People Developer Identify and develop future leaders and high-potential talent. Support leadership growth through feedback, mentorship, and development planning. Create opportunities that build capability, confidence, and career growth. Strengthen the leadership pipeline and overall organizational capability. [FHR Team M...9 2026 v2 | PowerPoint] Leadership Coach Serve as a trusted advisor to Operations leaders. Coach leaders to navigate challenges, improve effectiveness, and drive results. Encourage self-awareness, accountability, and strong decision-making. Help leaders balance high performance with empathy and people-centered leadership. [FHR Team M...9 2026 v2 | PowerPoint] Success Looks Like Strong leaders Healthy culture Engaged associates Improved retention Sustainable business growth Role Summary: The Field HR Manager serves as a Culture Ambassador, Strategic Partner, People Developer, and Leadership Coach, helping leaders build high-performing teams, strengthen culture, and drive business results through people. Bachelor’s degree required; business and/or HR majors preferred. Minimum seven years of HR experience, with a minimum of five years HR Generalist experience in associate relations, training and development, recruiting, and people management or equivalent Operations management experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality operations environment. Successful completion of annual store training. Knowledge of a broad range of HR functions (training and development, associate relations, staffing, performance management) Knowledge of HR laws and regulations Ability to partner with and coach/advise Operations leadership (VPO/RDO/ACO/MUM Ability to collaborate with Operations leaders and associates to facilitate win-win problem resolution Hands-on experience addressing an organization’s capabilities in a field environment, ability to work remotely and independently Strong critical/analytical thinking, communication, listening, and assessment skills Ability to demonstrate and teach Panda’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Culture #J-18808-Ljbffr