Salary Range: 100000 to 135000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as a dedicated point of contact for all HR needs for a team of approximately 70 FTEs located in Colorado, Kansas, and soon Louisiana, providing timely and effective support for all employee needs, from administrative queries to employee relations concerns.
• Update internal resources to help employees find answers to questions about benefits, L&D, and performance management.
• Conduct regular timecard audits.
• Track and help manage our rolling Operations step progression and pay grade programs.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and alignment with best practices.
• Partner with external vendors and consultants for HR services, such as benefits administration and training programs.
• Experience with PEO’s.

Full Regional Employee Lifecycle Management:

• Ownership of the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires in our Colorado, Kansas, and Louisiana locations, conducting orientations, preparing welcome materials, and ensuring the completion of necessary documentation.
• Performance management.
• Offboarding processes including exit interviews and transition support.

Strategic and Coaching Support:

• Serve as a strategic partner to regional business leaders, providing guidance and support on all HR and resourcing-related matters.
• Relationship building across the organization.
• Provide guidance and training to local managers and supervisors on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as a resource for managers and supervisors in handling employee relations issues and promoting a positive work environment.
• Coach employees on conflict resolution techniques and facilitate mediation sessions to resolve workplace disputes and improve team dynamics.
• Coordinate and drive monthly team step meetings with members of the operations team and the Directors of Production Operations and Injection Operations.

Training and Development:

• Conduct regular training sessions to ensure compliance with HR policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive employee engagement and foster a positive work culture.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve HR processes and initiatives.
• Stay updated on local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Implement and monitor compliance programs to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to legal standards.

Employee Relations Management:

• Provide coaching and counseling to employees and managers on various HR-related topics.
• Address employee concerns, grievances, and conflicts in a fair and timely manner.
• Conduct thorough investigations with confidentiality and integrity and recommend appropriate resolutions.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years in HR roles within manufacturing environments, focusing on HR operations, employee relations, and compliance.
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced companies.
• Ability to navigate competing and changing priorities with clarity, patience and autonomy.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to other sites.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.).
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
• Experience in resolving complex employee relations issues and conflicts.
• Ability to coach managers and employees on conflict resolution and mediation techniques.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively in a team environment and building positive relationships across departments.
• Experience partnering with external vendors and consultants for HR services.

Bonus, if You Bring:

• Experience with ADP TotalSource (or WorkforceNow), Lever ATS and / or Culture Amp (or similar)
• Professional certifications such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) are a plus.
• Early-stage startup experience, or experience working in a fast-paced environment