OluKai, Melin and Roark Human Resources Specialist - Retail

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Archipelago Companies, a portfolio of highly successful consumer lifestyle brands, is seeking a talented and passionate individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team. Our brands, including OluKai, Kaenon, Melin, Roark, and Tradewind Services are leaders in their respective markets, offering high-quality products and authentic marketing stories direct to consumers. At Archipelago Companies, we pride ourselves on our commitment to integrity, and we strive to create a culture of excellence in everything we do. If you are a driven and innovative individual with a passion for consumer brands, we invite you to apply for our open position and become a part of our dynamic and growing team.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Specialist Retail to support the Senior HR Manager in managing human resources functions for our retail stores. This role will provide administrative and operational HR support, assist with recruitment, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, benefits, offboarding, and HR data audits. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To :

• Assist with job postings and hiring coordination.
• Coordinate new hire paperwork, background checks, and employee onboarding.
• Ensure new hires receive proper orientation materials and access to company systems.
• Maintain employee records, HRIS updates, and documentation.
• Serve as the first point of contact for basic employee inquiries related to benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and fringe benefits (e.g., employee discounts).
• Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and employee communication.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Track timekeeping, attendance, and policy adherence.
• Conduct HR audits as needed to ensure accurate employee records, policy compliance, and adherence to labor laws.
• Assist in coordinating and tracking HR training programs for employees and managers.
• Maintain records of mandatory training completions (e.g., harassment prevention).
• Coordinate the offboarding process for employees, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Ensure final pay, benefits termination, and system access removal are handled properly.
• Assist managers with separation procedures and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and Payroll records and generate HR reports as needed.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience :

Location & Office Structure :

This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in Irvine, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week. On call as needed and subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation :

The salary range for this position is $68,640 to $80,000; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks :

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@arch-cos.com. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.