Director of HR/Talent Acquisition

151 Coffee is more than just a coffee shop, it's a place where fun, happiness, and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, "It's a good day to have a good day," we foster a lively and upbeat atmosphere that makes every visit memorable. Our vibrant environment, paired with great music, drives the energetic pace of our service, ensuring a fantastic experience for all.

We are seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to lead HR and Talent functions across our fast-growing, multi-unit beverage organization. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role responsible for building the systems, processes, and culture needed to support rapid growth while maintaining a high-energy, people-first environment.

This leader will serve as a strategic partner building scalable recruiting infrastructure, workforce planning, and leadership development.

What You Bring & Will Own

Executive Partnership 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating business goals into scalable people and hiring strategies
• Partner on workforce planning, organizational design, and headcount forecasting to support rapid growth
• Use data and insights to drive decisions related to hiring, retention, and organizational health
• Identify gaps in team effectiveness and implement solutions that improve performance and engagement

Talent Acquisition 

• Build a best-in-class Talent Acquisition supporting both corporate and field hiring
• Develop and execute strategies for high-volume recruiting tied to new store openings and growth targets
• Build proactive talent pipelines for multi-unit field operator and leadership and corporate roles 
• Partner closely with hiring leaders to define role requirements, interview processes, and hiring expectations
• Implement structured, scalable recruiting processes that improve time to fill, quality of hire and candidate experience
• Establish and track recruiting KPIs and hiring forecasts aligned with business needs
• Evaluate and implement tools, systems, and workflows to support recruiting at scale

Performance Management

• Design and lead performance management processes (goal setting, feedback, reviews, accountability)
• Coach leaders to deliver clear, consistent feedback and manage performance effectively
• Identify and develop high-potential talent; build succession plans for key roles
• Strengthen leadership capability across all levels of the organization

Employee Relations

• Champion a high-energy, values-driven culture aligned with the brand
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that are authentic and actionable
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes
• Build systems that reinforce accountability while maintaining a people-first approach

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive HR and Talent Acquisition leadership experience
• Proven success building and leading Recruiting in high-growth multi-unit retail food and/or beverage organizations
• Strong background in high-volume recruiting, workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, compliance, and employment law
• Ability to use data and metrics to drive decision-making and improvement
• Hands-on leader who is comfortable operating both strategically and tactically
• Strong coach and relationship builder across all levels of the organization
• High level of emotional intelligence, integrity and sound judgment
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-growth environments

Bonus Points

• Experience in coffee, beverage, or drive-thru concepts
• Experience building recruiting teams, processes, or employer branding strategies
• Experience building training or leadership development programs

151 Coffee is based in Dallas, TX and founded by Mark Wattles (Hollywood Video, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, HomeAdvisor). We’re growing fast and looking for people ready to bring the energy with us.