Company: AYO Contract Manufacturing

Location: Queens, NY

Website: AYOlabs.com 

Employment: Full Time

Salary: $90,000 to $120,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (in-person 3 days per week, work remote 2 days per week)

Travel: Some travel required within the NY/NJ area

Contact: Adam Knotts, COO, with questions or to submit resume for consideration.

About the Firm: AYO LABS IS THE EPICENTER OF BLACK INNOVATION, ECONOMIC SELF RELIANCE & COMMUNITY. AYO Labs is an Ecosystem built around and for the Black and Minority Entrepreneur. AYO combines a business incubator and accelerator, contract manufacturing facility, R&D Laboratory, Co-Working spaces, Venture Café and back-office support staff.

About the Role: We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR department, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with labor laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of HR best practices. This role will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations
• Manage the recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Oversee employee relations activities, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to employees
• Coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in HR management
• Collaborate with management to develop strategies for employee engagement and retention
• Ensure all company HR policies are applied consistently
• Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations
• Develop training materials and performance management programs to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilities
• Create a compensation strategy for all employees based on market research and pay surveys; keeps the strategy up to date

Our Ideal Candidate: 

The ideal candidate has experience working in the manufacturing industry. We look for teammates who are humble, curious, kind, proactive and resourceful. We are a small company - being nimble, flexible and not afraid of getting your hands dirty is a must. 

We are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, safety, hiring and employee relations; able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations
• Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork
• Experience with analyzing data to guide strategic employment planning