We are recruiting for a Head of People and Culture to join an industry leading professional services organization in Roseville. Our client offers a remote work schedule, competitive pay, generous benefits, and a collaborative team! The Head of People and Culture will have two direct reports and support up to 300 employees. This position plays a crucial role in aligning the people strategy with the business and overseeing and directing core functions of the HR department to include: employee development, onboarding, benefits administration, managing leaves of absence (LOAs), and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.  Salary Range: $130,000-$165,000 DOE + bonus. 

The qualified candidate will have a minimum of five years’ HR management experience, exceptional leadership skills, strong employee engagement experience, and thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead day to day operations relating to the human resources function. 
• Review policies and practices to maintain compliance, including ensuring a current employee handbook. 
• Design, communicate, and educate on changes in organization’s policy and procedures. 
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition teams to design and deliver a meaningful onboarding experience. 
• Lead engagement initiatives to foster connectedness and engagement to build the company culture.  
• Provide oversight of performance management programs. 
• Oversee Benefits Administration including review and selection of plans, workers’ compensation, leaves, workplace accommodations under ADA, and ergonomic considerations. 
• Gather market compensation and benefits data for use in determining annual salary increases and benefit package currency. 
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. 
• Maintain human resources information systems that meet the organizational needs for data. 
• Ensure investigation and resolution of employee relations disputes and internal/external complaints are addressed effectively, following due process, and efficiently. 
• Develop and implement strategies to foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture.
• Function as initial point of contact for managers regarding employee relations issues such as LOA administration, performance management support, and policy interpretation. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required. 
• 5+ years of experience in HR management, including recruitment and talent acquisition 
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and talent management systems. 
• Experience with full cycle recruiting and HR operations, including benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.