Manager, People & Culture

Application Deadline: 31 July 2025

Department: People

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kingston, NY

Compensation: $105,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

The Manager of People & Culture is accountable for employee relations, helping RBW leaders retain and nurture team members and successfully onboard new talent. You will be driving the development and execution of our people strategy. In this position, you'll help RBW leaders create an inclusive, safe, and productive environment for all our employees. In line with RBW’s mission, you will also champion sustainability as part of a team that supports our purpose to positively transform environments, communities, and lives. You will use your HR expertise, business acumen, influencing skills and creativity to develop and implement the best HR solutions, aligned with RBW’s business objectives, vision, mission, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the creation of a comprehensive people plan in support of RBW’s business strategy
• Develops a recruiting plan to meet current and future hiring needs
• Builds and, down the road, supervises People & Culture team 
• Manages relationships with external recruiters
• Manages talent development, including training and leadership development, career progression, diversity initiatives, providing leadership with performance assessments guidance and performance improvement/disciplinary assistance
• Continuously improves programs that result in increased organizational effectiveness and engagement, such as on-boarding process, new hire skill matrix, Town Hall meetings, monthly new hire welcome celebrations and team engagement events
• Develops and implements change management and communication strategies to facilitate employee engagement and ensure transparency of information to employees, communicating updates on people initiatives across the company, collect and share relevant cultural activity content
• Develops and administers human resources policies and procedures that relate to company personnel, ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local legislation relating to compensation, benefits, employment practices, and similar aspects of human resource management
• Acts as a change agent and promotes innovation and continuous improvement, implementing new initiatives and employee programs that advance and promote RBW's culture and core values
• Assists with annual growth planning with finance & other department leaders
• Acts as the intermediary for all employee relations issues

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 8 years of HR/People Operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state labor laws
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full life cycle recruiting process.
• Proven experience updating and maintaining employee handbooks to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Experience implementing employee training programs is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on providing friendly and prompt service.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in Google platforms, Pinpoint, Notion and Wrike

Benefits

Health

• Low-cost Healthcare options, Dental & Vision Insurance plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Company paid life insurance, long-term and short-term disability coverage, Paid Wellness Time, Factory Fitness Space

Wealth

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k), Profit Sharing, Continued education reimbursement, Monthly EV car charging credits at Factory location, Exciting Product Discounts

Wellbeing

• Generous Time-Off Policy, Paid Parental Leave & Bonding Leave, 11 Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Your Birthday Off, Pet-friendly office, Fully-stocked snacks and beverages, Open & collaborative workspace