PeopleWorks (Human Resources) Partner,

Mid-West: (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois)

Chicago, IL

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? We play like a team, take pride in our culture and seek every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is short. Work happy.

At Brinker, we connect, serve and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Engaging Team Members, Bringing Back Guests, Growing Sales and Increasing Profits.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment that promotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all.

Job Summary

The PeopleWorks (PW) Business Partner is a strategic partner to the department leaders by embedding corporate PW strategy into day-to-day work and providing professional PW guidance and support to internal client groups with the objective of adding value to the business. This role is a critical contributor to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, efficient department structures and processes and to drive key performance behaviors.

Your Key Job Functions

· Builds and implements long-term PW initiatives aligned with the strategic agenda and proactively identifies new opportunities for PW to improve and add value to the business.

· Leads Director and above leadership team with headcount forecasting and succession planning to support function and business strategy.

· Facilitates and reviews key business performance targets and results and their related talent implications with business leaders.

· Coaches and guides leaders on promoting culture of diversity and inclusion and to ensure high performance to TMs. Understands and solicit TM opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns.

· Collaborates with business leaders in providing TMs with development opportunities that align with current and future performance standards Works cross-functionally with broader PW teams to ensure effective PW strategies.

· Evaluates and provides key insights and market trends to help identify gaps and to demonstrate PW strategy effectiveness.

· Manages specific projects as determined in the annual PW strategy and contributes to functional and cross-functional initiatives.

What You Bring to the Team

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

· 5+ years' experience managing HR with strong expertise in all HR practice areas including organizational design, succession planning, associate relations, talent development, talent acquisition and total rewards.

· Proven track record in developing effective HR strategies and initiatives that strengthen organizational health and align with company business goals.

· Solid communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence across an organization at all levels.

· Collaborative team player.

Why Brinker

Eat Free at Chili's! Enjoy a complimentary dining card to Chili's and discount to Maggiano's. We also offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential.