Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Lead human resources for one of the Pacific Northwest's most recognized restaurant brands.

About Dick's Drive-In

Dick's Drive-In Restaurants is a thriving, family-owned, quick service restaurant business with more than 70 years of history delivering timeless value and creating lifelong memories for customers, employees, and communities. As we continue to grow with new locations and introduce ourselves to newcomers to the region, we remain committed to creating a workplace where people belong, grow, and have the opportunity to build skills that support their long-term goals. Our core values—Integrity, Quality, the Golden Rule, and Industriousness—guide how we work, how we serve our customers, and how we care for our team.  

We are seeking a strategic yet hands-on SR HRBP to lead our HR efforts, nurturing our legacy as a premier first-job employer and history within the local community.

Position Overview

This hands-on manager role leads HR strategies for policies, procedures, systems, and objectives. As manager of the HR and payroll teams and a mentor to operations and office department leaders, this leader guides these teams through growth and change, focusing on efficiency improvements, risk mitigation, and compliance.  The position works across office, restaurant, and warehouse locations, in close partnership with the COO.

A central function is serving as a representative of Dick's Drive-In’s culture. The manager will oversee key HR functions, including administering the HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems; ensuring compliance with company culture-guided policies; and supporting employee relations for assigned departments. Success requires clear communication, sound judgment, responsiveness to changing business needs, and consistent representation of the Dick's Drive-In culture and employee experience.

At Dick’s Drive-In, everyone either serves our customers directly or supports those who do. Success in this role requires leading with empathy and partnership—engaging restaurant teams early, understanding operational realities, and implementing HR initiatives with your team that support our mission and values. 

• Position: Sr. Human Resources Business Professional

• Location: Seattle, Washington

• Reports to: COO

• Direct Reports: HR Team (1 salaried - HRBP) Payroll Team (1 salaried - Payroll Manager 2 hourly - Payroll Coordinators)

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees (children 75%, spouses 50%)
• Dental coverage: 100% for non-smokers, 50% for smokers
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for employees and their families
• Life and disability insurance
• Bonus eligibility
• 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan with matching
• Mileage reimbursement
• PTO/vacation
• Paid holidays
• Scholarships & Childcare: $36,000 Four-Year Scholarship for college, vocational programs, or self-improvement. Childcare assistance $5,000–$13,000/year, usable through the scholarship program
• Free unlimited ORCA card after 30 days of employment

Work Environment & Travel 

• This Seattle-based role requires regular in-person work at Dick's Drive-In office, restaurants, and warehouse locations.   Local travel is expected approximately 2-3 days per week, with occasional evenings/weekends.

• Regular local driving is an essential function. Ability to satisfy applicable role travel requirements is required.

• Because the role is public-facing and enters food-service environments, the employee must maintain restaurant-appropriate personal hygiene and comply with applicable company wardrobe, sanitation, food-safety, safety, and grooming requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be considered as required by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation

Dick's Drive-In is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs without regard to characteristics protected by applicable federal, Washington State, or local law. Dick's Drive-In provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees as required by law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources through the ADP system after applying.

How to Apply

Submit a resume through the job posting.   

Join us in shaping the future of our beloved restaurant brand and contributing to our community-focused mission. If you’re a results-driven HR professional with a passion for values-driven family businesses (and delicious burgers, fries and shakes) we’d love to hear from you. 

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities