Panda Express

Human Resources Associate Manager (CFT) (P1-4823555-3)

Panda Express • $90K — $126K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; business and/or HR majors preferred.
  • Minimum five years of HR experience, including three years as an HR Generalist.
  • Experience in employee relations, training and development, and recruiting, preferably in real estate, finance, or family office settings.
  • PHR/SPHR or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Successful completion of ongoing training and obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Advise Senior Leaders on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and talent development.
  • Develop and execute People Planning strategies with department heads to evaluate leadership capabilities and support succession planning.
  • Guide leaders in managing associate relations and conducting thorough investigations on related matters.
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to align hiring strategies with organizational culture and staffing needs.
  • Support department initiatives that enhance overall HR processes and associate engagement.

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote schedule
  • 401K with company match
  • Yearly bonus opportunity
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • On-site fitness center and wellness programs
  • Paid time off starting at 15 days plus 7 federal holidays
  • Continuous education assistance and scholarships
  • Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
  • Bereavement leave
Full Job Description
Summary of Job Description:

The Human Resources Associate Manager (CFT) with guidance from HR Leadership, serves as a strategic partner to Senior Leadership, providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent strategies that support department goals. This role plays a critical part in developing leadership capabilities, supporting People Planning, managing complex associate relations matters, and ensuring the alignment of talent decisions with the organization's mission, culture, and long-term growth objectives. The Human Resources Associate Manager (CFT) supports initiatives that drive continuous improvement and organizational performance.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a strategic advisor under the guidance of HR Leadership to Senior Leaders by providing coaching on leadership effectiveness, performance management, and talent development; guiding leaders in conducting effective evaluations and supporting career development to build high-performing teams; and advising on organizational structure, capability building, and long-term talent strategy.
  • Partners with Senior Leaders and department heads to develop and execute comprehensive People Planning strategies-assessing leadership capability, identifying high-potential talent, supporting succession planning efforts, and evaluating internal candidates for key roles to advise on talent placement that aligns with organizational priorities and future capability needs.
  • Provides leaders with guidance on basic associate relations to ensure timely, fair, and compliant resolutions; conducts thorough investigations with clear documentation and appropriate action recommendations to mitigate risk and strengthen workplace culture; and escalates complex or high-risk matters to HR Leadership as needed to maintain transparency and alignment with legal and organizational standards.
  • Partners with Talent Acquisition to coach and advise leaders on hiring high-quality associates who align with CFT's mission and culture. Works with Talent Acquisition team and department heads to ensure staffing needs are met in alignment with company and departmental standards by developing and executing staffing plan by forecasting workforce needs, supporting internal and external talent pipelines, analyzing labor-market conditions, and collaborating with internal and external recruiters to ensure timely, high-quality staffing that supports organizational growth.
  • Supports department-wide initiatives and special projects that enhance organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, and HR excellence that drive improvements across HR processes, systems, and associate engagement strategies.


How we reward you:
  • Hybrid remote schedule
  • 401K with company match
  • Yearly bonus opportunity*
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
  • On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
  • Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
  • Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
  • Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
  • Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
  • Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required; business and/or HR majors and PHR/SPHR or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum five years of HR experience, with minimum of three years HR Generalist experience in employee relations, training and development, and recruiting, preferably in a real estate, finance or family office environment.
  • Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
  • Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.


Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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About Panda Express

Panda Express is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Chinese cuisine. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Rosemead, California. Panda Express operates over 2,000 locations in the United States and has a presence in several other countries. The company's menu includes a variety of dishes, including orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and chow mein. Panda Express is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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