Human Resources Business Partner chez Taher, Inc.

Who We Are

Taher, Inc. is a family-owned, chef-driven food service management company with operations in K-12 schools, senior living, corporate dining, and more. We are proud to rank in Food Management’s Top 25 and operate with a mission centered on hospitality, community, and care.

Why This Role Matters

At Taher, our people are our secret ingredient. As a Regional HRBP, you’ll help us build a reputation as an employer of choice — not from behind a desk, but by being present in the field, solving real problems, and supporting great people doing great work. The Regional HRBP is not just an HR generalist — this role is a critical operational partner. You’ll work hand-in-hand with regional leaders and unit-based teams to identify real-world people challenges, then build HR solutions by working backwards from those field needs. This isn’t top-down HR. You won’t just implement programs — you’ll help co-create them, embedded in the region, building trust, solving problems, and enhancing the employee experience all the way to the front lines.

Key Responsibilities:

Field-Facing HR Support: This Regional HRBP Role serves MN, SD, NE, KS, CO, AZ, SC and requires some travel. 

• Serve as the regional quarterback for HR issues — hourly and salaried — including conflict resolution, coaching, and policy application.
• Use the Taher Handbook and leadership principles to guide resolutions rooted in empathy and fairness.
• Manage and track payroll change forms, anniversary recognition, and regional unemployment claims.

Strategic Projects & Operational Support

• Identify people and performance gaps in the field and work backward to co-create tools, training, or process improvements.
• Contribute to cross-functional HR projects (e.g., retention, engagement, DEI) that enhance field operations.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Own end-to-end recruitment for your region, maintaining a proactive 10% bench of pre-qualified talent.
• Train and coach FSDs and unit leaders on effective job postings, interviewing, and hiring.
• Ensure new team members are welcomed, trained, and retained through an engaging onboarding process.

Training & Development

• Lead and deliver monthly FSD trainings and field-based leadership development sessions.
• Partner with the Director of Employee Development to adapt and implement new training initiatives.
• Ensure diversity training and compliance-based education are delivered regionally and meaningfully.

Career Pathing & Performance

• Conduct career pathing conversations with every team member in the region.
• Facilitate and track biannual employee reviews, providing coaching to FSDs on performance conversations.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field
  (Or relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• 5+ years of experience in HR, Operations Leadership, or Talent Development — preferably in food service, hospitality, or multi-unit operations.
• Proven ability to build trust with field leaders, influence change, and coach through complex situations.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong communicator who adapts to varied audiences — from unit team members to executives.
• Systems thinker who can operate with ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and drive toward outcomes.
• Builder, not just executor — you love designing, contributing, and iterating on programs that work.
• Highly collaborative with a humble, field-first mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with HRIS/LMS systems (e.g., Paycom) a plus.

What We Offer

• A people-first culture that celebrates wins, invests in growth, and supports balance
• Competitive salary + bonus plan
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO and sick time
• Company-provided cell phone