Caraway Home is hiring a
Senior Manager

Summary

Join Caraway, a home goods brand on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic kitchenware that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. We’re passionate about creating elevated products, free of chemicals, that are better for you, your family, and the world. We prioritize a holistic approach to the creation of Caraway products. We partner with ethical manufacturers where their employees are safe, paid fairly, given benefits, and work regulated hours. Our eco-friendly manufacturing process releases less CO2 into the environment than traditional non-stick coatings and we engage in sustainable packaging practices, free of single-use plastics and ship in packaging made from recycled materials. We pride ourselves on continuously striving to do and be better - for you and the planet - every step of the process.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive People and HR experience, inclusive of employee relations, labor laws, and working with external or in-house employment counsel
• Deep understanding of labor laws, benefits, and leave regulations
• Exceptional problem solving skills, decision making, advisement and mentorship
• Experience with payroll processing systems and PEO/HRIS platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to employees and managers at all levels
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify trends, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in G-Suite and experience managing a PEO, EOR, or HRIS
• Experience implementing HRIS software (e.g., BambooHR, ADP, Rippling) preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage, continually evaluate, and serve as the primary point of contact for all employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leaves of absences and other voluntary benefits, from plan selection and enrollment to termination
• In partnership with the VP of People, develop People & Culture policies and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements and coordinate with managers and employees to ensure compliance with policies
• Lead the offboarding and exit process inclusive of logistics coordination, advisement and support, and administrative paperwork management
• Analyze market trends and benchmark compensation data to make informed decisions regarding compensation and benefits offerings
• Update and maintain accurate employee records across platforms, tools, and systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality at all times
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, and other statutory and company-specific leave policies
• Serve as the system administrator for the PEO, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and user support
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices related to employee benefits, leave management, payroll, and HR technology
• Manage payroll process through our PEO system Justworks
• Partner with the people team to manage established relationships with vendors and approved outsourced services
• Support the VP of People in maintaining an applicable budget
• In partnership with the People team, identify, develop, and lead workforce development activities, including trainings, programs, and performance management
• Partner, develop, and support the creation and implementation of foundational programs and philosophies like core values, leveling, compensation, career pathing, etc
• Provide consistent coaching and support for employees and managers across the organization
• In collaboration with the People team, conduct regular surveys and feedback sessions across a host of themes to measure and improve employee engagement, benefits utilization, remote experience, etc
• In collaboration with the People team, promote a positive work culture through employee engagement initiatives and team-building activities
• Analyze People and Culture metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities for enhancements alongside the People team
• Support, and serve as a backup, on recruitment process
• Support the onboarding process and lead the offboarding

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision offerings for you and your dependents
• Equity for full time employees
• Unlimited PTO
• 11+ paid holidays
• 3 months Parental leave
• Fully Remote Company
• Company-sponsored monthly wellness stipend
• Company-sponsored monthly coworking stipend
• Pre-tax Commuter and FSA/Dependent Care FSA, and HSA options
• 401(k) plan
• High quality home and kitchen product + swag, F&F discounts