People Manager

Summary

Join Apothékary™, a fast-growing health and wellness startup, as their strategic and hands-on People Manager. This crucial role involves providing full-cycle HR support, executing people initiatives, and acting as the first point of contact for HR-related questions. You will partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, manage recruitment and talent acquisition, oversee onboarding and offboarding, ensure compliance, develop and implement HR policies, handle employee relations, and manage talent development and training. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of HR management experience, and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time, fully remote W2 role offering a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and a monthly product stipend.

Requirements

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, timeline focused team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite or related software
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems

Responsibilities

• Partner with the leadership team in support of various strategic initiatives, such as organizational design and needs, budgeting and payroll, succession planning, training and development to ensure short and long term business goals are met
• Support the delivery of HR programs on time and in scope, such as annual performance management, recruitment strategies, annual compensation review, engagement action planning, organizational guidelines and procedures etc
• Develop and grow the HR function on programs, policies, and procedures to continually improve people practices in support of the corporate strategy, productivity, and development of the company including benefits, disability, leaves of absence and rewards & recognition
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and drive efforts to maintain high morale and job satisfaction
• Full cycle recruitment such as sourcing and recruitment of top talent, an acting partner and advisor to hiring managers and provide a great candidate experience. This will also include facilitation of contract negotiations, background checks and employee eligibility verifications
• Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and ensure timely hiring of top talent
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for key roles to ensure a proactive approach to recruiting
• Partner with external recruitment agencies when necessary and manage vendor relationships
• Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs that align with company values and policies
• Ensure smooth transitions for new hires, including training, orientation,and culture integration
• Oversee exit interviews and manage offboarding processes to gain insights and continuously improve retention strategies
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration, collaborating with finance as needed
• Develop and enforce company policies and procedures that comply with legal regulations and industry standards
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, including but not limited to EEO, ADA, FMLA, and labor regulations
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions when necessary
• Lead the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Ensure that policies are communicated effectively to employees and consistently enforced
• Stay updated on changes in labor laws and HR best practices to ensure ongoing compliance
• Develop and maintain the employee handbook, ensuring it reflects current laws, policies, and organizational changes
• Provide coaching and mentoring to employees on employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, career development, retention, etc
• Identify learning and development needs and implement training programs to support employee growth and retention
• Partner with department heads to develop leadership and professional development initiatives
• Create succession plans for critical roles and support ongoing employee development
• Track and analyze HR metrics, such as turnover, retention, and employee engagement, to inform HR strategies and business decisions
• Prepare regular reports on HR activities, recruitment, and compliance for senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 5+ years of human resource management experience
• Previous experience at a high-growth, fast-paced startup
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn our payroll system Gusto
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certifications

Benefits

• $80,000 - $90,000 base salary
• Eligibility for bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
• Monthly paid Mental Health Days in addition to PTO
• Monthly Apothékary product stipend