Regional Recruiter - Canada at Chipotle

CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Regional Recruiter, you will play a critical role in advancing Chipotle’s restaurant talent strategy by leading the end-to-end sourcing process for Restaurant Leadership roles within your assigned region. This includes both proactive and reactive sourcing, conducting initial candidate screenings, and facilitating the interview process in partnership with regional leadership. In this role, you will analyze recruitment trends and challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that address evolving business needs. You will also interpret and apply Chipotle policies, employment law, and regulatory requirements to serve as a trusted recruiting resource within your region. A passion for fresh guac might also come in handy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Creatively source, screen, and provide selection guidance for Restaurant Leadership and field leadership roles, ensuring strong candidate quality and alignment with regional talent needs
• Facilitate the internal interview process for regional leadership roles, ensuring consistent, efficient, and compliant candidate experience. Support the pre and onboarding process for external hires, including compliance processes and employment contracts
• Analyze regional hiring trends through regular reporting and partner with senior field leadership to inform and support regional recruitment strategies aligned to business priorities
• Develop regional recruitment strategies with senior field leadership by identifying hiring trends through regular reporting while partnering with restaurant leadership to drive strategic priorities
• Provide coaching to leaders and champion best practices in staffing, interviewing, and candidate experience
• Act as escalation point to support staffing for Restaurant Crew positions in difficult to staff markets
• Serve as a brand and employee advocate, supporting initiatives that strengthen hiring effectiveness and team quality
• Partner with HRBPs, support functions, and Centers of Excellence to execute market-specific recruitment strategies that address current and future talent needs
• Support the rollout and execution of recruiting initiatives and processes within your region
• Engage in critical talent discussions to deepen business understanding and support effective succession planning
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for recruitment systems, including Paradox and Workday
• Manage requisitions for Restaurant Leadership and field leadership roles on behalf of all hiring managers
• Assist in People Experience projects, initiatives, and administrative support as needed

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in high volume recruiting or a related field; experience supporting multi-unit restaurant or retail environments is strongly preferred
• Proven experience interviewing and identifying restaurant leadership talent, and supporting best practices in recruiting and candidate selection
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Familiarity with HRIS systems, such as Workday, preferred
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with business leaders and cross-functional partners
• Results-oriented approach, with the ability to manage and execute both short- and long-term recruiting priorities using sound judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently to identify gaps and apply practical solutions in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated ability to support change initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional and remote teams to meet evolving business needs

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Pay range is $63,000.00–$87,000.00 depending on skill level, experience and/or education. Compensation offered is also subject to local wage and hour laws.

WHO WE ARE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.com.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Chipotle has policies and procedures in place to accommodate persons with disabilities or who otherwise require accommodation in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. Please notify Chipotle should you require an accommodation. Please contact Adaaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.