HR Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Department: Administration

Reports to: Chief People Officer

Last Revised: 01/27/2025

Job Summary:

The HR Manager will be a key contributor in making sure Antique Candle Co.® is a fun, compliant, and engaging place to work by completing all HR administrative tasks, leading culture building and morale initiatives, and working alongside the Chief People Officer in several HR areas. These include, but are not limited to, recruiting, payroll, benefits, onboarding, performance management, and development. You will play an important role in making Antique Candle Co. the best and most caring workplace in Greater Lafayette!

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities at this time. But, who knows what the future of ACC will bring!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Acts as a resource and partner for all employees at each stage in the employee lifecycle.
• Completes recruiting activities within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) through Paylocity such as posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, setting up in person interviews, composing offer letters and negotiating offer details and running background checks.
• Oversees and activates the onboarding process for new employees and the offboarding process for exiting employees, ensuring necessary resources are shared and required paperwork is complete.
• Manages the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks, ensuring employees have access to competitive and comprehensive benefits.
• Develops and implements training programs to help employees acquire and enhance the skills needed to perform their jobs effectively, as well as to support the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
• Implements and manages reward and recognition initiatives to ensure employees feel valued and appreciated.
• Acts as a consultant and advisor to People Managers to address concerns, mediate conflicts, and ensure fair treatment and adherence to company policies.
• Organizes and participates in culture and morale building committees and initiatives such as the PEP (Party Engagement Planning) Committee, Thirsty Thursday Fun Friday events, weekly HR Tip of the Week emails, monthly Toilet Paper News editions, and fun incentives for flash sales.
• Writes, maintains, and updates policies for Antique Candle Co. in coordination with the Chief People Officer, including annual updates of the Employee Handbook and Benefit Guide.
• Oversees the Quarterly People Manager Discretionary Spending Budgets and promotes engaging and meaningful uses of discretionary spending.
• Completes accurate and timely processing of employe pay, ensuring compliance with tax laws, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Completes bi-weekly payroll reporting for the Chief People Officer and Chief Financial Officer and processes employee 401k contributions.
• Participates in weekly 1x1’s with supervisor.
• Occasionally supports other work centers in making candles, shipping packages, or answering customer emails, exhibiting the small business mindset and an all hands on deck attitude.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times (let’s be honest, we’re talking Q3 and Q4) stressful environment.
• Ability to exhibit the small business mindset, even as the business grows.
• Willingness to shift and support any Operations work center in a pinch.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience required.
• Proven success in working in an HR department or environment required.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations required.
• Experience with Paylocity preferred.
• Experience with running payroll preferred.
• SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at desk and working on a computer.

Environment Requirements:

Working in an environment with various fragrances and scents.

Travel Requirements:

No travel required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.