Our client is seeking support of a CHRO on a fractional basis. This is with a direct client of Aprio.
Location: Miami, FL (Can be 100% remote with some travel to Miami preferred)
Role: Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Hourly rate: $100 - $150/hr dependent on level of expertise and industry alignment
***This a Fractional position with an estimated work load of 10/hrs per week. We are seeking candidates who have previous experience providing fractional consulting service.
***MUST be bilingual Spanish / English***
Summary: This is with a well established LATAM based company that is beginning operations in the US and the role will report directly to executive leadership in Mexico. Locations being opened will be restaurants, bars, clubs, casinos, etc.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
This is an opportunity to join a growing, multi-location hospitality / restaurant group as their first dedicated HR leader. You’ll have the chance to build HR structure from the ground up — across both corporate and restaurant operations — while shaping compliance, benefits, and culture for a team that spans front- and back-of-house employees.
What You’ll Own
- Design and implement HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks across all U.S. states and territories of operation
- Develop HR infrastructure for both office and hourly restaurant staff (kitchen, cleaning, and service teams)
- Establish employee benefits programs from scratch, including health, dental, and other ancillary offerings
- Identify and implement employment insurance and workers’ compensation coverage tailored to the hospitality industry
- Serve as the point of contact for payroll provider to address any payroll-related questions or issues
- Act as HR legal and compliance POC for workforce-related matters
- Partner with leadership on talent management, employee relations, and organizational development
- Collaborate with IT and operations on rollout of new systems and tools, including HRIS and POS integrations (TOAST platform)
Must-Haves
- Proven experience building HR operations, policies, and compliance frameworks from the ground up
- Experience supporting both corporate and restaurant or hospitality workforces
- Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, multi-state compliance, and employee relations
- Demonstrated success implementing benefits, insurance, and workers’ compensation programs
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Ability to work flexibly with both onsite and remote teams
Nice to Have
- Previous CHRO, Head of People, or HR Director experience within hospitality, restaurant groups, or multi-location service businesses
- Familiarity with HRIS and POS implementations (TOAST preferred)
- Miami-based or ability to travel periodically to South Florida
