CAVA · 7 hours ago
Director, Team Member Compliance
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
8+ years expCAVA is a company dedicated to providing delicious and healthy food options while fostering a culture of compliance and integrity. The Director, Team Member Compliance will lead the development and oversight of compliance efforts to ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations, supporting a positive work environment across various locations.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingHospitalityRestaurants
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Beth McCrea (Zboran)
Responsibilities
Lead employment related compliance efforts, ensuring CAVA’s policies and practices adhere to applicable regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee the development, implementation, and regular auditing of various processes that include company policies, wage and hour standards, predictive scheduling requirements, meal and rest breaks, child labor practices, employment eligibility verifications, and recordkeeping obligations
Partner with Legal to monitor and interpret new legislation and employment regulations to develop clear action plans for relevant stakeholders
Develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and respond to compliance-related concerns in partnership with Legal, People + Culture, and Operations
Partner with Operations, People + Culture, Tech, and other departments to provide guidance on how regulatory changes can be integrated into business processes
Lead efforts with cross-functional project teams to conduct risk assessments and provide strategic recommendations on enterprise initiatives
Design and deliver training on compliance obligations, including policies and procedures, workplace regulations, and industry-specific standards
Drive process improvements and system enhancements to ensure scalable practices across growing multi-state operations
Partner with cross-functional teams (HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, Learning + Development) to maintain alignment on compliance related procedures, tools, and documentation
Lead recurring compliance audits and prepare required documentation for legal or stakeholder review
Advise and report on compliance trends, potential areas of risk, and provide recommendations for mitigation
Qualification
Required
8–10 years of experience in Human Resources with a strong emphasis on employment compliance, wage and hour standards, policy creation, and project management
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Criminal Justice, Business, or related field required; Advanced HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
Deep understanding of multi-state labor compliance requirements that impact multi-unit operations across multiple states
Demonstrated ability to lead compliance initiatives in high-growth, multi-unit environments (restaurant or retail strongly preferred)
Strong interpersonal and influence skills with experience advising senior leaders
Detail-oriented with sound judgement, including strong organizational and project management abilities to lead cross-functional initiatives
Must be responsive, proactive, and a self-starter capable of taking projects to completion while problem-solving along the way
Willing to work flexibly (including at night and on weekends, as necessary) and to travel as needed
Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
Ability to work independently and possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Preferred
Advanced HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead compliance initiatives in high-growth, multi-unit environments (restaurant or retail strongly preferred)
Benefits
Early Wage Access!
Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions
Free CAVA food
Casual work environment
Company
CAVA
At CAVA, we work every day to bring heart, health, and humanity to food.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$738.34MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceInvusSWaN & Legend Venture Partners
2023-06-14IPO
2021-04-27Series F· $190M
2019-12-10Series Unknown· $40M
Leadership Team
Brett Schulman
Co-Founder & CEO
J
Jonathan Braatvedt
Interim Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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