Human Resources Manager

Are you a Human Resources professional who is just as passionate about growing employees as you are about plants? If so, Fort Collins Nursery is hiring for a Human Resources Manager to join our team! As the Human Resources Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to off-boarding, along with payroll and benefits administration.

Additionally, this position will serve as the go-to point of contact for advising staff on personnel processes and investigations.

This position is a regular (non-seasonal), non-exempt, full time position with an expected 40 hours a week. This position will work primarily Monday-Friday, but may work some weekends as required.

Estimated starting wage : $28.85-33.65 / hr. depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies including job postings, candidate screenings, effective interviewing, and employee selection.
• Oversee employee onboarding and orientation to ensure new hires are integrated into the company culture and set up for success in their roles.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and resource for employees, addressing any concerns, questions, and providing guidance on HR-related matters.
• Develop and maintain company policies / procedures in compliance with state and federal labor laws and consistent with industry best practices.
• Lead employee engagement efforts and actively work to support the Nursery culture.
• Manage and process payroll through Paylocity HRIS, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Work with partner companies to administer employee benefit programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks while ensuring competitive offerings and efficient administration.
• Manage worker's compensation processes to include reporting injuries, investigating injuries, and ensure continued certification in state Cost Containment program.

Qualifications :

• Ability to build effective and collaborative relationships with employees and managers.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of employment laws as well as ability to interpret and apply laws, guidelines, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, objectivity, and integrity when conducting investigations and handling employee matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Familiarity with HRIS required; familiarity with or willingness to learn Paylocity and Counter Point POS preferred.
• Associate's degree (or greater) in Human Resources or related field highly preferred.
• SHRM / HRCI credential preferred.

Benefits :

• Accrued paid time off for sick leave and vacation.
• Health insurance provided by Anthem with generous Medical Expense Reimbursement Program (MERP).
• Dental / vision / accident insurance provided by Guardian.
• 401K program with generous employer match.
• Employee discounts on products.

If you are an HR professional with a mindset to support others and are looking to grow in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this Human Resources Manager position with Fort Collins Nursery!

To apply, please submit an application and resume via our employment portal. Additionally, you can submit an application in person.

We look forward to welcoming you into our growing family!

Anticipated close date : September 6th, 2024.