Panera Bread
Sr Manager, Human Resources
$112K–$134K
Saint Louis Support Center · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Experience
- 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience; equivalent experience may be considered for the degree requirement.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
About the job
Partners with regional and retail leaders to develop people strategies, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support talent, employee relations, compliance, and business outcomes across a multi-state retail region.
What you'll do
- Advise retail leaders on talent management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
- Guide succession planning, leadership development, performance management, employee relations, and employment-law compliance.
- Use workforce metrics to identify trends and inform decisions; support HR initiatives and change management.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or Generalist responsibilities in a multi-state, multi-unit retail, restaurant, hospitality, or service-based environment.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, DOL, OSHA, and related state and local regulations.
- Experience partnering with field leadership and in employee relations, talent management, succession planning, organizational development, and performance management.
Nice to have
- PHR or SHRM certification.
- Experience with workforce analytics and reporting tools, including Power BI; advanced Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Pay
$111,808 to $134,169 annually (base salary)
Tools
Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
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