HR Business Partner - Washington, DC bei Tatte Bakery & Café

Tatte Bakery & Café is seeking an experienced, proactive, & people-focused HR Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to our Regional VPs, District Managers, General Managers, and Culinary Leaders. This is a field-forward, business-aligned HR role that blends strategic partnership with hands-on support. The HRBP ensures our values-based culture is lived daily, compliance is upheld, and our leaders are equipped to deliver exceptional people experiences across cafés, bakeries, and catering operations. They thrive in multi-unit, high-growth hospitality or retail environments, is adept at both employee relations and organizational development, and brings proven capability in compensation support. This HRBP will be based in and primarily support our DC, Maryland & Virginia market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnership & Culture Stewardship

• Serve as the strategic HR partner to RVPs, DMs, and Culinary Leaders in assigned market.
• Drive talent planning, coaching, employee relations, & development strategies aligned to Tatte’s culture & growth goals.
• Translate business objectives into HR strategies that strengthen engagement, retention, and performance.

Café Operations & Growth Support Enablement

• Act as People lead for assigned market operations, including staffing stabilization, new café openings, and leadership readiness.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development to ensure seamless hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Support bakery and catering leaders with tailored people practices while ensuring consistency with café operations.

Labor Compliance & People Operations

• Maintain expert knowledge of state and local employment regulations (predictive scheduling, wage & hour, ACA, leave requirements, etc.).
• Partner with Legal & Compliance teams to keep policies, manager training, and operational guardrails current.
• Support leaders with investigations, documentation, coaching, and progressive discipline in line with both business and legal standards.

Team Member Engagement & Development

• Partner with RVP & DMs to foster an inclusive, high-performing culture across each café, catering and bakery team.
• Coach leaders on feedback, development conversations, and performance management practices to strengthen both retention and growth.
• Help design and facilitate engagement action plans based on team feedback and people insights.

Data & Insights

• Use workforce analytics (turnover, staffing risk, engagement, hiring velocity, etc.) to guide strategic decisions.
• Partner with leaders to identify and address talent gaps, pipeline needs, and development priorities across the market.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience in multi-unit retail, hospitality, or restaurant environments.
• At least 2+ years supporting operations in one of Tatte’s core markets (Boston, DC, or Tri-State/NYC area).
• Strong knowledge of relevant state labor laws (MA, DC/MD/VA, or NY/NJ/CT depending on market).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations with sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience coaching field leaders and building scalable HR practices in a growth environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Hospitality, or related field; HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or above).
• Spanish language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Familiarity with UKG/Ultipro or similar HRIS/LMS/scheduling systems.
• Proven exposure to compensation practices (wage banding, salary market reviews, pay equity) is a PLUS.

Travel: Regular local travel within assigned market; occasional cross-market travel to support enterprise needs.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Operational HR Excellence – Strong command of compliance and field HR practices.
• Compensation Acumen – Ability to support and advise on wage banding, market benchmarking, and pay alignment.
• Business Acumen – Understands how people strategies drive operational and financial outcomes.
• Coaching & Influence – Guides leaders with credibility, clarity, and accountability.
• Builder’s Mindset – Comfortable refining and scaling systems and processes in a high-growth brand.
• Cultural Stewardship – Brings consistency and care in reinforcing Tatte’s values.
• Execution & Ownership – Delivers with urgency, precision, and accountability.

OUR PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive pay (commensurate with experience; bonus-eligible)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan (with vesting match)
• Paid time off
• Free EAP services
• Free beverages and generous meal discount

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify Employer.