Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
Brooklyn Brewery HQ - Brooklyn, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's
Salary Range
$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Human Resources
Description
Brooklyn Brewery is a leading global independent craft brewer and a pioneer of the American craft beer revolution. From our home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we are always in the making, drawing inspiration from our local community of innovators, makers, and doers to spread the culture and creativity of craft beer to 30 states and over 30 countries on 5 continents.
The Brooklyn Brewery seeks a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. The HR Manager will oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes and will play a crucial role in ensuring legal compliance, fostering diversity, and enhancing the overall employee experience. This role will report to the Controller.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including job postings, screening, interviewing, and selection using the Applicant Tracking System on Paycom
• Manage the end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes for employees, ensuring a seamless experience from initial offer acceptance to exit.
• Maintain standardized onboarding procedures to welcome new hires and integrate them into the company culture effectively.
• Conduct new hire orientation sessions to familiarize employees with company policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Serve as a point of contact for new hires, addressing questions and concerns during the onboarding process.
• Collaborate with IT and facilities teams to set up equipment for new hires.
• Conduct exit interviews and gather feedback from departing employees to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Process offboarding paperwork, including termination notices, benefits changes, and final paychecks.
• Coordinate with IT to revoke access and collect company property from departing employees.

Employee Relations:

• Manage employee relations by serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints or incidents, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate incident files and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee performance issues, disciplinary actions, and termination procedures.
• Collaborate with legal counsel as needed to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Performance Management:

• Assess the training and development needs of the company.
• Collaborate with The Leadership Program team to administer training sessions.
• Work with managers across all departments in conducting annual performance reviews.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures as necessary.
• Coordinate annual audits such as Workers Comp, 401k compliance testing, and Section 125 compliance testing to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Coordinate and administer annual mandatory trainings such as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Training and Safe Spaces.

Benefits & 401k Plan (Empower):

• Administer and manage all aspects of employee benefit programs serving as the main contact for benefits-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with brokers to implement benefit enhancements to our plans.
• Implement initiatives to enhance employee understanding and utilization of benefits such as webinars between employees and vendors.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding benefit options and enrollment processes.
• Manage open enrollment periods for our health insurance, FSA, and HRA plans.
• Communicate all plan updates to employees.
• Administer the company's 401k plan, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing support to employees.
• Review and approve the weekly payroll import from Paycom to Empower on the Empower site.
• Manage all aspects of employee leave programs, including New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL), FMLA, and other statutory and company-specific leave policies.
• Review and approve all invoices from vendors and send them to the accounting team for payment.

Payroll Processing:

• Process payroll on a weekly basis through our payroll provider, Paycom.
• Collaborate with the accounting department to ensure payroll compliance and resolve any discrepancies.
• Create and generate ad-hoc reports in response to specific inquiries or requests from other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in HR management.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Experience with payroll processing and familiarity with the Paycom software.
• Proficiency in website management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000/year dependent on experience.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that many potential applicants do not apply when they don't feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.
Brooklyn Brewery is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. All qualified candidates including those from marginalized or minority groups are encouraged to apply.