PEOPLE BUSINESS PARTNER

Eugene, OR | Portland, OR — Two Positions Available

Lead with curiosity. Go beyond the expected. Bring out the best in others.

Team JCK is a growing, multi-brand restaurant organization looking for two experienced People Business Partners who can think independently, solve complex problems, and help operational leaders make better decisions.

This isn't an HR desk job.

You'll partner directly with regional and restaurant leaders, identify workforce challenges, investigate employee concerns, and turn data and facts into practical solutions.

What you'll own:

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  Leadership Partnership: Coach leaders, challenge assumptions, and strengthen accountability.

  
  


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  Employee Relations: Conduct investigations, assess risk, interpret employment law, and recommend sound resolutions.

  
  


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  People Strategy: Analyze turnover, retention, and engagement trends to identify problems and drive measurable improvements.

  
  


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  Continuous Improvement: Identify gaps in processes, communication, and leadership practices. Recommend solutions and coordinate improvements across departments.

  
  


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  Employee Experience: Partner with Operations to strengthen onboarding, development, and retention.

  
  

What we're looking for:

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  6+ years of progressive HR experience, including substantial employee relations and investigation experience.

  
  


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  Strong working knowledge of federal, Oregon, and Washington employment law.

  
  


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  Analytical skills and proficiency with Excel, HRIS reporting, and workforce data.

  
  


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  Independent judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the confidence to ask difficult questions.

  
  


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  Ability to influence leaders through facts, credibility, and practical recommendations.

  
  


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  Multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality experience preferred.

  
  


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  SHRM/HRCI certification and bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

  
  

What you can expect:

Meaningful autonomy. Direct access to operational leadership. Clear accountability. An experienced People Operations team that values expertise, collaboration, and results.

We're a people-first organization built around Leadership, Service, Teamwork, Kindness, and Fun. We expect sound judgment, direct communication, and accountability without losing compassion.

The logistics: Two regional, field-based positions — one in Eugene and one in Portland — with approximately 50–75% regional travel.

If you prefer solving problems over talking about them, we'd like to meet you.

Apply today | Team JCK