Our client is a mid-sized, successful, family-owned CPG company. They are seeking a Human Resources Manager who will play a key role in shaping the employee experience while fostering a positive work culture. They are seeking someone adaptable and team-oriented, who thrives in a collaborative environment. As a key partner, you'll work closely with management and employees to drive talent management efforts, including recruitment, retention, performance management, and more.
This position is 5 days a week onsite in offices either in Nashville, IL or St. Louis, MO. Local travel of up to 25% is expected.
Responsibilities
Recruitment and Hiring
- Develop and enhance recruitment and retention efforts.
- Recruit and proactively search for top talent for all levels to ensure both short-term and long-term talent management approach.
- Assist in the creation of people strategies and design approaches for diagnosing and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.
Benefits and Compliance
- Maintain and continuously enhance knowledge of HR policies, programs, laws, and issues across the various states in which The Republic of Tea operates.
- Serve as a legal compliance resource for the company, taking actions and maintaining accurate records to ensure compliance with all federal and applicable state regulations.
- Address and manage individual benefit questions regarding FMLA, disability, leaves, tracking, 401k, EAP, COBRA, etc.
Program and Performance Management
- Manage employee focused programs at the office/location level in key areas including staffing, orientation, onboarding, offboarding, engagement, training, performance, and promotions.
- Educate and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals.
- Help develop and drive HR programs, such as our wellness program, our make-a-difference days, trainings, and learning & development opportunities.
Employee Engagement
- Provide counsel to employees and managers; working proactively to suggest solutions to solve problems.
- Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, coaching, and organizational development.
- Recommend relevant retention strategies.
Collaborative Partnerships
- Collaborate with HR team to champion and accelerate a culture in which people feel engaged and inspired to achieve top results.
- Partner on core HR processes (e.g., performance calibration, compensation cycle, promotions, etc.)
HRIS Management
- Determine and recommend HRIS solutions and strategy.
- Analyze employee reports (e.g., compensation, job levels, and attrition) to guide decision-making and provide proactive solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of related HR experience – managing both exempt and non-exempt employees
- Demonstrated ability with programs within the talent life cycle.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of HRIS.
- Travel to remote sites up to 25% of the time.
- HR Project Management Experience.
- Experience in multi-state employment laws (federal, state, and local).
- PHR Certification or SHRM-CP, a plus.
Competencies
- Results-driven; self-starter
- People-focused with strong consulting skills.
- Forward-thinking, open-minded, with a desire to impact change.
- Excellent organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Positive and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, a learner at heart.
- Energetic and enthusiastic personality with an innate ability to build rapport and trust easily.
- Collaborative, agile, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical and strategic thinker. Someone who can evaluate information efficiently and anticipate outcomes and challenges.
- Strong understanding of technology
Compensation and Benefits
- $80,000 – $110,000 depending on experience
- 401k
- Healthcare coverage
- PTO
- Childcare reimbursement
- Educational Assistance
- Wellness reimbursement