HR Manager

The HR Manager is instrumental in supporting the company's people and culture. They are responsible for the day-to-day HR operations in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, employment law compliance, payroll processing, records management, employment claims. As part of the local leadership team, they work as a collaborative business partner with key stakeholders.

This is a full-time, primarily onsite role based in Petaluma, CA with some WFH flexibility.

What You'll Do

HRIS & Payroll

• Manage HRISs records and employee data files, including all legally required documentation. Coordinate with HRIS provider on all system needs, issues and improvements.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing and reporting.

Employment

• Manage in house recruitment efforts for all personnel. Assist hiring managers by coordinating personnel recruitments including application review, scheduling and/or performing interviews to match experience with specific job-related requirements.
• Conduct employee onboarding and helps plan training & development.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data and make recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Schedule and monitor performance evaluation and development planning process.
• Develop and implement personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the employee handbook.
• Support organizational structure and design including maintaining current market wage bands, job descriptions, and annual compensation changes.

Benefits

• Manage benefits administration, including benefits offerings, new and open enrollment processes, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees.
• Provide support to employees in various topics such as leaves, compensation etc. (ex: FMLA/CFRA, PDL)
• Manage relationships with all external benefits providers and insurance brokers.
• Complete all regular and mandatory reporting and filings, including ACA, 401k Non-Discrimination Testing, etc.

Employee Relations

• Promote programs to create a collaborative and productive workplace.
• Coordinate company-wide employee communications.
• Provide mediation, supervisor training and counseling for employee conflicts.
• Respond to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and assist in the resolution of issues and problems.
• Review and guide management recommendations for employment terminations.
• Coordinate Workers Compensation claims and employee follow up.

Administration

• Develop, document and implement human resource policies to support a healthy and growing workforce
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, advising management on needed actions.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Office Management

• Manage office workspaces including supply ordering.
• Coordinate with IT for new/terminating user accounts & computer equipment needs.
• Establish & maintain systems to keep office in good working order.

What You Bring

• 5 years of related experience in Human Resources, including 3 years of leadership and management experience.
• Working knowledge of typical HRIS functionality (ex: Success Factors, UKG, ADP, etc.)
• A desire to create environments where people and organizations can thrive.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft suite products, particularly Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively verbalize ideas and points of view.
• Ability to effectively navigate social dynamics, manage relationships, and communicate with a wide range of individuals.
• A solid understanding of the key principles of employment law.
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations including during disciplinary matters or staff conflicts.
• Ability to work independently and execute decisions based on knowledge, ethics and sound judgment in applying accounting rules and policies

What We Offer

• This is an exempt, full-time position. Pay range $110-$135k.
• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and Life/AD&D insurance, 401K.
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days, and a generous employee discount.
• Endless cheese samples and a team full of Cowgirl spirit!

At Cowgirl Creamery, we believe in organic dairy as a force for good. That’s why we partner with local dairies in Northern California to source organic cow’s milk for everything we make. Twenty-five years after our founding, we’re carrying the torch for the food revolution that started in our backyard and inspired our founders. We’re still using it to cultivate goodness in the people, land, and communities around us. Our team is full of food-loving, hard-working folks who have a positive, team-oriented attitude. We care about each other, take great pride in our work, and share a passion for local, artisan food. If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll saddle up and join us on our journey!

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site