Manager, Corporate HR Functions

Church’s Texas Chicken

Employee Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Corporate HR Functions

Reports To: Director, Corporate Human Resources          

Department: Human Resources

Location: RSC – Atlanta, GA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revised: October 2026

Job Summary: The Manager, Corporate HR Functions oversees day-to-day HR operations and programs for corporate employees, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver human resources solutions in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and employee engagement.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding processes for corporate employees.
• Conduct workplace investigations, resolve employee relations issues, and guide managers through coaching and corrective action, ensuring consistent documentation.
• Guide leaders through the annual goal setting and performance review process.
• Develop and maintain quarterly HR scorecards encompassing all areas of human resources including, field HR, risk and benefits, talent, performance, ER, and compensation.
• Maintain and administer corporate HR policies while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Ensure data integrity within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and produce workforce metrics and reporting (e.g., headcount, turnover, time-to-fill) to inform leadership decisions.
• Partner with centralized teams to support compensation, leave administration, and benefits communications.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and culture initiatives for corporate employees, including survey administration and action planning.
• Manage corporate programs, including the Rising Star GED program and the internship program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Education, Qualifications, Experience):

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in human resources, including employee relations and workplace investigations
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment/labor laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel for reporting and analysis
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Collaborative team player with a results-driven approach

Preferred:

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Experience with an HRIS such as Workday
• Familiarity with a multi-unit, franchise, or corporate restaurant environment

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking – Defines and resolves a situation or problem by analyzing issues involved, weighing options, and evaluating alternatives; maintains objective attitude; approaches situations and problems systematically; uses observation, experience, reflection, and/or reasoning to drive business forward.
• Influencing Others – Convinces and persuades others in a variety of situations to accomplish goals and objectives; responds to objections successfully; uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions.
• Initiative – Acts proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a “can-do” attitude.
• Innovative and Creative – Looks for ways to improve oneself, the job, the project, the system, and the organization; challenges conventional practices; generates new ideas to create novel solutions to problems.
• Managing Execution – Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks and goals; uses goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.
• Communication – Presents issues or ideas in a clear and influential manner; maintains an open-minded and non-judgmental attitude; listens to others’ views and empathizes.
• Relationship Management – Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; addresses conflict promptly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Travel: Up to 10% (e.g., restaurant visits, regional office visits, and recruiting events)

1. If you’re hungry for a career that’s fun, fast-paced and loaded with opportunity, then you’ve come to the right place. At Church's®, we’re not your typical quick service restaurant. We make real comfort food that makes a difference in peoples’ lives. And for over 60 years, our restaurant has been a place where hard-working people can get ahead and go on to do amazing things by serving others.

2. Church’s Chicken is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.