Human Resources Business Partner

Founded in 1999 by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn, Flynn Group is the largest franchise operator in the world and the third-largest restaurant operator in the United States, behind only Starbucks and Chipotle. We own and operate more than 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs across iconic brands including Applebee’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness — spanning 44 states and Australia.

With $4.6 billion in annual sales and more than 75,000 team members, Flynn Group is built on growth, operational excellence, and people-first leadership.

Flynn Group | Pizza Hut is the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in the system, operating more than 940 restaurants across 27 states. With annualized sales exceeding $940M and a workforce of 16,500+ employees, we’re proud to be a major growth engine within Flynn Group and the Pizza Hut brand.

As a Field Human Resources Business Partner
, you’ll play a critical role in supporting and developing our restaurant leaders and teams. This position partners closely with Operations leadership to drive engagement, talent development, performance, and compliance across a multi-unit, multi-state market. This is a high-impact, hands-on HR role ideal for someone who thrives in the field, builds strong relationships, and enjoys solving complex people challenges in a dynamic environment.

Engagement & Culture

• Champion a strong recognition and engagement culture across the region
• Ensure consistent execution of engagement initiatives
• Support clear, effective communication between the field and support teams

Talent & Staffing

• Lead internal bench planning, including monthly reviews of staffing needs and development progress
• Facilitate panel selection processes for Shift Leaders and above
• Partner with leaders on candidate sourcing, selection, and interviewing best practices
• Provide recruiting support and training on available tools and resources

Learning & Development

• Support onboarding and development of new internal and external Restaurant General Managers
• Conduct training audits and gather feedback from trainees
• Monitor execution of training processes and certification programs
• Support Certified Training Unit and Restaurant Training Manager initiatives

Performance Management

• Partner with the Director of Operations on leadership reviews
• Support and follow up on Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance improvement

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage and respond to employee relations matters within the market
• Partner with Area Directors on investigations and corrective action processes
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Serve as a liaison between the field and support centers

• Minimum 5 years of multi-unit, multi-state HR generalist experience
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, employee relations, and employment law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior field leadership
• Ability to travel up to 50% (local and some overnight)
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant or retail environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Education, or related field
• SHRM or HRCI certification (PHR preferred)
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and onboarding program development
• Mastery of behavioral interviewing techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• High energy, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• Thrives in growth-focused, high-accountability environments

Flynn Pizza Hut is an equal opportunity employer and values the strength that diversity brings to our teams.