HR Manager

Human Resources Manager

Based in San Jose CA, Boston MA, or Portland, OR

If you’re often thinking, “I could do so much more in a company that does not cling to the status quo,” we want to hear from you.

We’re going to do our best in describing this HR position, but keep in mind we’re growing, and we want someone who can help us with our growth. The person we hire will have the latitude to find new ways to contribute to the agency. We envision someone with 3-5 years of true HR generalist experience and accustomed to working within a professional services organization that really values the employee experience within a high performing environment. 

A Little About Us

We’re a communications consultancy that marches to our own drummer.

One quick example —

Communications consultancies typically measure their account professionals based on “billability,” the amount of their time that is charged to clients. We’ve never gone down this path, believing if you hire people with the right intangibles — self-driven, collaborative, caring and curious — and focus on delivering the best product to the client, financial performance should come along for the ride (as opposed to being the lead pin).

We entered 2025 on a roll. PRovoke Media shortlisted us for “Global Tech Agency of the Year” and PRWeek shortlisted us for “Tech Agency of the Year.” We’ve grown over the last couple of years in both revenue and headcount. Of course, none of this happens without hiring and retaining people who push beyond the status quo (there’s that noun again).

That’s where the HR manager comes in.

We are proud of our workplace and what we term the “employee experience.” You can gain a “feel” for our culture by checking out our Glassdoor page, a random selection of LinkedIn profiles and this post which is part of a 7-part series on our values https://onlinepr-blog.com/everyone-is-valuable-no-matter-the-role/. Our annual employee experience survey provides unfiltered feedback, and guidance for reshaping our “culture.”  Feedback from last year’s survey led to investments in wellness, we offer a $1000/year wellness fund for each employee, enhanced third party training resources, and clarifying our DE&I commitments by engaging with an outside consultant to enhance our programs.

We also recognize that listening to our employees and evolving our workplace is a never-ending process. This is particularly important when it comes to our commitment to hybrid working, hiring new staff and cultivating a sense of connection. Figuring this out calls for nimbleness of action and the courage to try new things.

Back to the big picture, the role focuses on all areas of HR including recruitment and retention of employees:

• Recruitment and onboarding new employees (including managing our intern program)
• Managing our performance management processes
• Overseeing the administration of learning and development programs
• Participating with the global HR team in utilization and full implementation of Bamboo HR and Lattice systems
• Advancing our “employee experience – Geeks @ Heart”

This might sound like a big job, but you won’t be alone. Beyond the Agency’s leadership team, you’ll be able to tap the experience of our senior HR consultant, Mindy Gikas, and our global HR team.

Qualities to Succeed in the Role

• Embrace being an ambassador for the Agency. Your demeanor and “energy” will often be the difference between a candidate saying, “Sure, I’d like to hear more” versus “I’ll take a pass.”
• Perseverance 
• Empathetic; active listener
• Savvy to help us navigate today’s DEI landscape
• Knows what they don’t know and will raise their hand for help
• Can infuse some new thinking into strengthening our culture (as some people work remotely and some can work in office)
• Curious
• Needs to be well-organized, juggling many activities at once
• Enjoys connecting with people; has a natural gift for building rapport and trust with others
• Experience and exposure to all areas of HR including recruiting (all levels from entry to VP), benefits, compensation, employee relations, etc. 
• Familiarity with key HR platforms is preferred - specifically Bamboo HR and Lattice
• Ideally has experience in a communications agency or a professional services firm, but not a requirement
• Will immerse yourself in our world, to deeply understand both the business of communications and what makes us tick as a company
• Must be able to work on-site (2-3 days a week) at one of our 3 locations

Flexible Workplace and Benefits

We’ve established a hybrid workplace with maximum flexibility.

And our benefits are pretty darn good as you can see from the sample list of benefits below:

• 20 PTO days
• 11 holidays, including MLK day
• 401(k) match
• Knock-off early on Fridays
• Sabbatical program
• Professional Development/Wellness fund

We are a company that values diversity and inclusion.

Come join us in pushing — and periodically shoving — the boundaries of communications.

Our HR Manager’s salary ranges between $85,000-$120,000, depending on experience and location.

Apply today to join the Hoffman team!

We will contact all shortlisted candidates.

Salary : $85,000 - $120,000