DISTRICT HR GENERALIST
Position Title: [[title]]
Salary: $115000 - $130000 / yr
A family of companies and experiences
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
great people. great services. great results.
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
Do you light up in a fast-paced, people-first environment where no two days look the same? Are you the kind of HR professional who feels just as at home on the floor with an operations team as you do in a training room? We're looking for a District HR Generalist who brings genuine hospitality energy to everything they do — someone who sees great employee experiences and great guest experiences as two sides of the same coin.
This is a hybrid role, with two to three days a week out in the field across our Bay Area portfolio. You'll be a visible, trusted partner to our F&B operations teams — not someone who waits behind a desk for issues to land in an inbox, but someone who's already out there building relationships, spotting opportunities, and helping teams thrive.
What You'll Do
Be the Trusted ER Partner — Investigate and advise management on associate relations issues, taking a proactive approach that keeps operational leaders aligned on best practices. You'll represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations when needed, and dig into exit interview data to understand what's really driving separations — then turn those insights into practical recommendations for reducing turnover and absenteeism.
Train, Coach, and Develop — Design and deliver management training across the topics that matter most: interviewing and selection, terminations, sexual harassment prevention, performance management, and progressive discipline. You'll also lead new hire orientation and bring HR 101 sessions to life for managers building their people skills.
Drive Recruitment Success — Partner with managers to build and execute recruitment plans that keep qualified talent flowing into the portfolio.
Show Up and Show Out — Attend operational meetings regularly to boost HR visibility, roll out account-level HR initiatives, and be a genuine presence for the teams you support. You'll also present at Field Operations Workshops, contributing to HR training and development across the broader organization.
Champion the Employee Experience — Support associate satisfaction surveys and help interpret feedback into meaningful action, all in service of our Preferred Employer goals and broader HR business plan.
What You Bring
A true hospitality mentality — energetic, engaged, and comfortable building relationships on the operations floor
3–5 years of multi-unit HR generalist experience, with strong employee relations chops; union experience preferred
Experience in food & beverage or hospitality HR strongly preferred — you understand the pace and pressure of high customer contact environments
Emotional intelligence and tact, with a proven ability to partner effectively across every level of an organization
A curious, growth mindset — you stay ahead of state and federal employment law, plus emerging people and culture trends
A data-driven approach — you can define problems, gather facts, and draw conclusions that lead to real solutions
Bachelor's degree required . SPHR/PHR certification preferred
If you're ready to be the heartbeat of HR for a dynamic, multi-site portfolio — where your work directly shapes both employee and guest experiences — we'd love to meet you.
Apply to Compass Group today!
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
Job Segment:
Food Service, Hospitality
