Human Resources Director

At Portland Leather Goods , every employee will tell you their absolute favorite things about working here is THE PEOPLE.

We care about the character and kindness of the people we hire, in addition to their specialized skills and experience. That means if you’re wanting to apply to look after our amazing employees, we’re going to need to know about YOU.

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.

This means a real cover letter - your writing, telling us about the real you and why we should trust that you’re a superstar at recruiting, retaining and ensuring employees continue to love where they work.

How do YOU empower management? How do YOU make company events special? What kind of personality are YOU bringing to the team?

Because we are getting BIGGER and BETTER every year and we NEED you, a stellar HR Leader, to use your experience, knowledge, creativity, magic and amazing judgment to make Portland Leather Goods NEXT LEVEL.

We are reaching for the stars. Are you good enough to make the cut on our rocket ship journey to reach them? Can you be great and dedicate yourself to learning and becoming better each week, each month, each year?

We hope so, and are looking forward to you telling us WHY!

Most Ads have all the key words and catchphrases like strategy, mission, vision, organization and every other word that will put even the best to sleep! We are a DIFFERENT company looking for a unique soul to bring in the energy and fun to allow us to continue our meteoric growth.

Think this position is for you?

Read the boring list below and then write a cover letter and send a resume that will blow us away. Good Luck as employees of Portland Leather we know this position can be life changing for the right person.

Strategy Implementation

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Analyze HR data to provide insights and support data driven decision-making.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks with adoption of various change initiatives.
• Oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave;
• disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale;

occupational health and safety; and training and development.

• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs for all Portland Leather entities; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Prepare and present updates on initiatives and / or reports on progress to executive and senior leadership as requested.
• Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with nationwide federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices;

reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Review and analyze metrics, business trends, and industry knowledge to inform the planning and delivery of people strategies and solutions that align to business objectives.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law;

applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to the executive team.

People Management & Operations

• Communicate clear priorities, expectations, and resources for development.
• Support change initiatives through communication tools and consultation with leadership.
• Create, improve, and maintain a culture of accountability towards organizational goals to ensure a high level of team performance while building a culture of collaboration and belonging.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and activities for HR staff.
• Prepare and deliver communication regarding HR services, annual tasks, and policies.
• Assess and improve compensation, benefits, and leave of absence programs and offerings.
• Develop and implement a leadership development program for managers and leaders in the company.
• Collaborate with executives to prepare and maintain handbook policies and internal procedures.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least 5 years of human resource management experience is required.
• Experience in managing remote teams.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP are highly preferred.
• Proficient with G-Suite, MS Excel, or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn UKG HRIS and talent management system.
• Open to travel within the United States and Mexico.

What we can offer you!

• Dynamic position with career growth opportunities.
• Multi-tier comprehensive medical plan (includes discounts to other retailers and wellness plans).
• Company matching 401k Plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Store discount.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

About Portland Leather

We have come a long way since the garage days! Portland Leather Goods was established in early 2016 by our founder Curtis Matsko.

Before Portland Leather Goods, you couldn’t find a simply designed, affordable bag made from high quality full grain leather.

Even if the aesthetic and the price were right, the leather felt and looked cheap, or worse, it wasn’t even real leather! In order to get a beautiful full grain leather bag, you had to spend a fortune.

We’re proud to make a leather bag with classic appeal at a price everyone can feel good about.

Check us out at portlandleathergoods.com @portlandleather

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