Jr. HR Manager

.Create and manage office culture

.Oversee employee performance and collaborate with management to evaluate

underperforming employees

● Ensure employee compliance with all company policies and state/federal regulations

● Maintain employee records and update as needed

● Update company policies and benefits package

● Facilitate communication between management/department heads and employees

● Co-manage, schedule, and organize meetings along with VP

● Educate employees on company benefits and rewards

● Assist management with corrective action, conflict resolution, and accidents

This is a build role and so our ideal candidate has the passion and experience to create the best possible people strategy for our team, using a combination of best practices, insight and innovation with an understanding of the needs of a growth stage company.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

People Management & Leadership: Lead the P& C team to continue developing People & Culture processes as outlined below. Continue to develop the existing team of People leaders through coaching, mentorship, and leadership. Recruit and hire new P& C staff as needed.

Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle from onboarding and development, through to transitions and exits, creating a positive experience for all employees and driving engagement. This will include the development of a data-driven framework for continuous improvement in all aspects of the employee experience.

Talent Acquisition and Recruitment: Partner with talent acquisition team on strategies including job description creation, vacancy advertising, candidate screening, interviewing, and hiring processes - ensuring the adoption of best practices in inclusive hiring.

Compensation and Benefits: Develop and implement a competitive compensation philosophy and benefits strategy that motivates employees, supports retention, and attracts new talent.

Talent Management and Succession Planning: Implement comprehensive talent management strategies that ensure the right people are in the right roles, manage performance, provide career development opportunities, develop skills matrices, and oversee promotions and transitions. Develop and execute succession-planning strategies that ensure business continuity and support our future growth.

Learning and Development: Develop and implement comprehensive learning and development programs, focusing on the skills and knowledge that employees need to excel in their roles. Develop a strategic L& D program to support Parachute's leaders to help the company level up and scale.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):Champion DEI by fostering a work environment that values diverse perspectives, promotes equal opportunities, and is inclusive of all employees. Develop policies and procedures that reflect the company's DEI-B Values.

Employee Relations: Create and support a program that strengthens relationships between employees and the organization, resolving workplace conflicts, handling disciplinary procedures, and promoting employee well-being. Use metrics to address systemic issues, define root problems of employee-relation issues, and create programs to systematically address them. Support existing P& C team currently responsible for this function.

Legal Compliance: Ensure all HR policies and practices comply with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations.

Organizational Development, Design, and Change Management:Drive organizational development and design efforts, working in collaboration with senior leaders across the organization to develop key HR staffing plans for new and existing departments.

HR Metrics, Analytics, and Strategic Investment:Implement a comprehensive HR dashboard that tracks key metrics across all HR functions. Utilize data analytics to inform strategic decision-making and guide investment in new full-time employees (FTEs), thereby maximizing profitability and optimizing capital deployment.

Future-of-Work Thought Leadership:Be a strategic thinker on how to position Parachuters to help the company achieve its 3-5-7+ year ambitions. Have well-researched and thoughtful stances on topics such as hybrid, remote-first, time-off, flexible time, sabbatical programs, comp philosophy, etc. to fully leverage the People & Culture function as a differentiator for the company.

What will set this person apart:

• Proven business leader with 3+ years of leadership or management experience, in a leadership role within Human Resources.
• Experience working in a high-growth tech startup or similar fast-paced industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in various aspects of HR management, including but not limited to talent management, learning & development, compensation strategy, and legal compliance.
• Experience managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle and succession planning.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking and decision-making ability, with the capacity to manage a critical function within the company.
• Experience leading a team of HR professionals and working closely with senior leaders and executives in an organization.
• Strong understanding of HR metrics and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• 21 days of paid vacation, 7 days sick leave, 3 days of no questions asked leave
• Encouraged time off on your birthday
• Flexibility for remote work on a case by case basis
• Comprehensive insurance plans (from Plum) and commuter benefits
• Rewards for every work anniversary
• One month paid sabbatical after your five year Skimm'versary as a full-time employee. and more.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive
• People-oriented and results-driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company

The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Please read them below and if interested, do go ahead and apply!

Roles and Responsibilites:

• Manages talent acquisition process, including sourcing, testing, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
• Keeps job descriptions up-to-date, accurate and compliant with relevant federal, state and local laws for all positions
• Develops training and performance management program that ensures all employees are familiar with their job responsibilities, as well as relevant legal and safety requirements
• Creates and updates compensation strategy through market analysis and pay surveys
• Handles investigation and resolution of employee issues, concerns and conflicts
• Ensures all employment practices comply with federal, state and local regulations

• Assisting with day to day operations of the People Office functions and duties
• Dealing with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules and regulations
• Developing and implementing the HR strategy aligned to the business objectives
• Supporting and coaching the management team on all people-related matters, including business change and transformation
• Forming strong relationships with the business teams to be able to challenge and coach in a high-performance environment
• Monitoring, measuring and reporting on HR issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales
• Facilitating as a mediator when required to try and resolve employee grievances
• Supporting the Talent Acquisition process
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate systems for identifying, planning, delivering and measuring learning and development
• Coordinating People Office projects (meetings, training, etc)
• Promoting the company's culture as a great place to work
• Being pro-active member of the People Office team
• Onboarding of the new joiners, coordinating with colleges for the campus hiring
• Preparation of appointment letters, relieving letters, contracts, appraisals
• Handling recruitment work from time to time and conducting HR interview rounds

What you need to have:

• At least 7+ years of experience as HR manager or assistant HR Manager
• At least 1 year of experience in any Salesforce consulting company, similar to our business
• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills

Responsibilities:

• Implement effective sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques

• Developing fair HR policies and ensuring employees understand and comply with them

• Manage employee relations, employee engagement, appraisals, PF, ESI, etc.

• Act as the point of contact regarding labor legislation issues

• Manage employees’ grievances
• Create and run referral bonus programs
• Oversee daily operations of the HR department

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2+ years experience in Human Resource in manufacturing/industrial company. 
• Proven work experience as an HR Executive, HR Manager or similar role
• Familiarity with Human Resources Management Systems and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting
• Good knowledge of labor legislation (particularly employment contracts, employee leaves, and insurance)
• Demonstrable leadership abilities
• Solid communication skills
• BSc/MSc in Human Resources Management or relevant field