HR Manager

Title: HR Manager

Reporting to: Director of People Operations

Location: United States / Remote, requires U.S. work authorization

Compensation: $92,700/Annual

Deadline: Applications should be submitted by March 5, 2024

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Why we need an HR Manager 

To date, People Operations has taken a scrappy approach, standing up as much infrastructure as we could to keep pace with rapid headcount growth. We’ve entered a new phase on the team as we shift from building systems from scratch to continuous improvement and prioritizing experiences. 

The People Operations team manages a wide range of HR and People Operations workflows, in addition to compliance, benefits, and employee support. We have several objectives to deliver that contribute to our growing and evolving organization, and we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced human resources professional who is ready to apply their skills in a mission-driven environment.

What will the HR Manager do

The HR Manager will play a pivotal role in the team and organization to ensure smooth and compliant operations. They will perform work requiring regular access to highly sensitive and confidential information such as labor policy formulation and personal employee data (e.g., birth date, social security numbers, etc.). 

Primary tasks can include:

• Manage:
• Employee onboarding and offboarding 
• Leave and benefits plans 
• PEO and Performance Management systems 
• Track and triage grievances and complaints 
• Complete employee changes and maintain employee records 
• Ensure practices and policies are compliant with the employee handbook and collective bargaining agreement. 
• Analyze new hire and exit interviews, report successes, trends, concerns, etc. 
• Create compelling job descriptions and ensure they are maintained and compliant. 
• Develop departmental SOPs 
• Facilitate performance reviews, engagement surveys, and similar tasks and corresponding systems. 
• Maintain knowledge of and report on federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Identify and report on trends and recommend best practices 
• Contribute to the development and execution of the team goals and objectives. 

Support tasks can include: 

• Assist with employee coaching, disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations in partnership with team and organizational leadership.
• Help design learning and development programs and oversee related initiatives. 
• Support change management for processes, policies, programs, etc. 
• May recruit and onboard employees from time to time as backup or volume support. 
• Complete and support other tasks that fall within the HR and People Ops purview. 

Supervisor tasks can include:

• This position currently does not have supervisor responsibilities but could in the future.

Requirements

What we’re looking for in a candidate

We’re looking for seasoned HR practitioners who prioritize employee experience and well-being and foster collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates who are curious, creators, implementers, and take pride in the details, and can serve as a strong thought partner. A successful HR Manager must be adaptable and possess a combination of strong and effective communication skills and strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities while being empathetic and emotionally intelligent. 

The opportunity to add value to our growing and evolving team is tremendous. If you’re a box-checker, this isn’t for you. But if you’re one of those people who thrive in a workplace that offers room to make strategi