Human Resources Manager

The HR Manager supports the foundation, structure and goals of Mollie Stone’s Markets in relation to the Human Resources & Payroll function.

The Human Resources Manager supports the Vice President of Human Resources while developing and implementing HR policies and programs, and oversees the functions of the HR and Payroll team.

The HR Manager manages and implements programs that support employee engagement, productivity, and overall company objectives.

This position performs professional overseeing a range of legal and administrative functions, including but not limited to employee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, benefits, compliance, as well as employee relations.

This position evaluates, selects and manages relationships with vendors to complement HR processes and services. The HR Manager maintains employee records of pay, benefits, leaves of absence, performance, and any other activities to comply with labor laws and regulations.

Extensive knowledge of the HR function and requirements.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Local SF Bay Area candidates only.

Essential Functions :

• Supports the planning, implementation and administration of various Human Resources programs to fulfill human resources and company’s strategy;
• Delivers and / or supports the delivery of various training programs at all levels within the organization;
• Researches, analyzes data and prepares quarterly reports on HR trends, metrics, new HR program suggestions and tracks program goals and progress;
• Ability to plan, organize and present to diverse employee groups;
• Reviews and looks to understand the Collective Bargaining Agreement and its application across HR & Payroll practices;
• Establishes and maintains effective and positive working relationships with internal and external customers;
• Provides support to managers and staff in all HR related functions within the employee life cycle.

Recruitment

• Measures, analyzes and identifies effective recruitment sources;
• Plans and implements the overall recruiting strategy for Mollie Stone’s with the VP of HR;
• Develops and updates job descriptions and job specifications, as well as job postings;
• Meets and obtain details from the hiring managers for each of the open positions;
• Sources and researches diverse recruitment avenues for a variety of positions within the grocery industry;
• Acts as a point of contact and builds influential relationships during the job / company promotion process;
• Posts, advertises and maintains any open positions throughout internal and external locations and websites;
• Plans and holds job-fair events representing the Mollie Stone’s brand professionally and positively throughout the SF Bay Area;
• Screens resumes within our Applicant Tracking System and coordinates with the Hiring Manager and HR Generalists to fill positions;
• Participates in the screening / interviewing processes.

Training

• Researches, reviews and understands the goal of the various training programs, and the stakeholders involved;
• Consolidates, organizes, and develops Training Procedure Manual(s) & Programs with guides, course materials, handouts and visual aids, as appropriate for employees at all levels;
• Evaluates modes of training delivery, such as language, in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness and minimize cost;
• Presents information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as simulations, team exercises, group discussion, videos or lectures;
• Reviews and tracks trainings on Mollie Stone’s Markets University training platform;
• Coordinates Training with Management and follows up with employees;
• Keeps training logs active and employee training up to date;
• Monitors training costs and prepares training reports for VP of Human Resources;
• Assesses training results and follows-up with employee and Management metrics.

Employee Relations

• Builds positive relationships with employees, to improve employee satisfaction, engagement, retention and productivity;
• Provides information to employees on counseling, benefits and other services and programs as needed;
• Addresses complaints / grievances from employees;
• Supports the VP of HR, and / or leadership team while dealing with the labor unions;
• Investigates workplace situations;
• Determines the best training and development track for employees;
• Improves HR policies and practices to support and grow the team’s relationships.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field;
• 7-9 years of experience in Human Resources within the state of California;
• 2+ years of employee training experience, including onboarding training program design and presentation;
• 2+ years of people management experience and employee relations experience;
• Strong understanding of labor and employment law and employee relations;
• Working knowledge of California and federal labor laws, regulations and compliance report preparation;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management, dynamics of employee development and professional growth;
• Fluent in Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications :

• SHRM or HRCI Certified Professional.
• Labor Union experience.
• Dayforce HRIS.

Competencies :

• Ethical practice;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• Natural problem-solving ability to improve situations for employees;
• Ability to create effective programs;
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Passion to improve other’s well-being;
• Technology skills with experience using various HR systems;
• Strong ability to cooperate and work collaboratively towards solutions;
• Ability to take the initiative, multitask and adjust to competing priorities;
• Demonstrated ability to create effective written and verbal communications;
• Excellent project management and organization skills;
• Ability to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely and effective results;
• Business acumen and critical evaluation;
• Leadership skills and navigation;
• Professional relationship management;
• Passion for food and hospitality.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : walk, climb stairs, speak, hear and drive to our different locations.
• This position requires the ability to occasionally reach, lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements :

• This position works onsite from our Corporate Offices located in Mill Valley, CA.
• Independent and reliable local SF Bay Area travel 25% -50% of the time.

Compensation :

Depending on experience : $95,000 - $125,000 / year

Benefits Packet includes : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins, VTL, 401(k), Profit Sharing, etc.

PTO : Vacation, Floaters, CA Sick Time.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Mollie Stone’s Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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