Title: Human Resources Manager – Retail

From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60 countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

We are looking for an experienced Retail Human Resources Manager to join our corporate team. The Retail Human Resources Manager will be required to provide broad Human Resource knowledge and experience to many HR functions in our Retail Division including retail store operations, multi-state labor compliance, retail employee relations, full cycle recruitment, performance management, and payroll administration. Other duties also include but are not limited to:

• Maintains and interprets compliance with federal, state, and local employment and payroll laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance and guidance.
• Maintains, and reviews ADP payroll system to ensure timely and accurate processing of multi state Retail and Outlet payroll transactions including salaries, benefits and taxes. 
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Partners with retail leadership team to understand and execute the human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Collaborates with VP of HR, Corporate HR Manager, HR Coordinator, retail management, and other staff on a daily basis when needed on various projects.
• Manages leaves of absence, including coordinated pay while on leave.
• Manage, administer, and execute delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manage all day-to-day retail employee relations.
• Responsible for performance improvement plans, coaching, counseling, feedback and one on one conversations with retail department leadership and retail employees.
• Audit of HRIS System to ensure data accuracy for all retail team members.
• Partner with Retail Management to ensure timely execution of retail new store openings and onboarding on new employees. 
• Responsible for training and development of Retail Store Managers on all HR policies and practices.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• 4-7 years of experience as a high performing contributor to People Team functions including; Generalist support, Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and Culture
• 1-2 years of overseeing HR Team members
• Managing an HRIS system is a plus
• Project management is a plus
• Experience in ADP Workforce Now 
• Strong skill set in MS Office Suite
• Experience supporting a Retail organization; multiple states is a plus
• Must be a self-starter, individual who leads by example and works with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrates integrity and credibility in all aspects of responsibility
• Demonstrates knowledge of employment laws such as EEOC guidelines, FLSA and ADA required
• This position requires some hours at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely

LIBERATED PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
• 401k with employer match (based on eligibility)
• Surf and Snow Team Building Days
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $75,000 - $90,000. This position is Hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerandallqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disabilitystatus, veteranstatus, sexualorientation, genderidentityoranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw. 

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com. #LI-Hybrid