"We believe our best investment is in our people." – Healthy Spot Core Value #8 As employees at Healthy Spot we feel pride in the work that we do. We believe in inspiring healthy pet lifestyles by creating authentic experiences with customers and fostering a sense of community. At Healthy Spot, employees are team members, caregivers to four-legged friends, public educators, and role models. Our pride in our work is what allows us to exceptionally serve dogs, customers, the Healthy Spot team, and our communities. We are looking for a passionate individual to assume the important role of the HR Manager! This unique individual will take ownership of all the core HR functions, including payroll, benefits, unemployment, and workers compensation, through managing the development and implementation of HR and organizational initiatives. Moreover, this individual will be an expert in understanding all the applicable employment/HR/labor laws governing companies including federal and state law. This self-starter will be innately proactive, have the ability to quickly connect with others, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple projects at once. He or she will have effective follow-through with accuracy in the work he or she executes. It is imperative that the individual fully believes in Healthy Spot's vision and implement strategies creatively, swiftly, and accurately. This individual will work closely with the CEO/owners in implementation of HR strategies. We are looking for a superstar candidate who will take ownership of the core HR functions and grow with our company! The Ideal Candidate… MUST LOVE DOGS! MUST LOVE PEOPLE! Must have SPHR certification with 5 years of working in the retail industry in the capacity of a HR Manager Must have proven success in full implementation of HR strategies and processes (implementation of benefits, payroll, etc) Must be a master of understanding all applicable HR/employment/labor laws and understand how to coach teams and individuals Must ensure that the HR management policies and practices align with business needs Must be an extrovert who has an innate quality of easily connecting with people Must have innate quality of being assertive and taking ownership of the core HR functions Must have excellent oral and written communication skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast environment Must believe in high standards - does not accept mediocrity Must have excellent organization and project management skills Must adapt to change quickly and enthusiastically and easily handle complex matters Must have a progressive mindset and embrace innovation Must follow up with delegated projects or tasks in a timely matter Must have a high level of dedication to learn Must have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Must be driven and committed Must be flexible, punctual and reliable Must be capable of working independently and in a team environment Must be capable of handling a fast pace, high stress environment Must be a self-starter and quick learner Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds Must have an operating vehicle and a valid California Driver License Must travel to all Healthy Spot store locations The HR Manager Will… Take ownership of the core HR functions including but not limited to, benefits, workers' compensation, unemployment, employee relations, and implement HR strategies and processes swiftly and accurately Serve as a strategic business partner by working directly with the owners/CEO in implementing HR policies and processes, and facilitate the implementation of HR-related changes Direct the organization's benefit programs and assist employees with benefit-related problems Manage workers' compensation insurance; manages all work-related claims Provide expertise in the areas of organizational effectiveness, performance management, staff development, employee relations, compliance, and other HR-related areas Ensure that HR practices are fully implemented across the organization, and all HR components are operating effectively and within compliance Ensure that HR policies and practices align with business needs or organizational goals Provide support and direction on organizational aspects of change initiatives Assist other members of the management team in identifying and resolving HR-related issues Manage and lead all aspects of sexual harassment training Ensure that company policies comply with local, State, and Federal laws and regulations and conduct periodic internal HR audits Represent the company in relevant legal proceedings, unemployment hearings, and other HR-related dealings or events Maintain all reports, posters and related communications required by local, State, or Federal laws or regulations, or other departments in the organization Keep abreast of all HR-related and regulatory changes Maintain confidentiality of all HR and employee-related information Perform other duties as assigned Please respond with a resume. Please also articulate the following: 1) Why you would be an immediate value adding team member 2) Why you are the best candidate for the position of HR Manager 3) What is your favorite breed Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. It's your opportunity to allow us to get to know your unique personality! Company Description We are a fast growing, upscale, upbeat, healthy and earth friendly pet products and services store. As our company grows, we are always looking to add new members to our team. We look for team members to grow with our company and are looking for individuals to stay with us long term. In that sense, our recruiting efforts are stringent to find the unique individual. We realize our success is based on our team members. Without the individual personalities and quirks that shine in and out of the Healthy Spot atmosphere, Healthy Spot would not exist. As such, we love to promote from within and spend time and resources to foster each team member's growth. We are proud to see team members grow from entry level to manager positions and see them gain skills and confidence both professionally and personally!