What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Manager position at Lever Organic?
The HR Manager leads day-to-day HR operations for our Portland and greater OR team, working 100% on-site with ownership of the full HR lifecycle, including talent management, employee relations, and performance development. The role will have a heavy focus on benefits, leaves and compliance providing expertise for our locations in Oregon and San Diego. You will play a critical role in our HRIS rollout and other exciting projects as we build out our HR infrastructure to match our growth. You'll partner closely with the HR Director and cross-functional leaders, with real input into how we build things going forward, not just maintain what already exists. If you thrive on program management and want to help shape the employee experience for a genuinely great team, we want to hear from you.
- Recruit, hire, train and mentor team members, providing coaching and development opportunities to grow their skills and careers fostering a culture of open communication.
- Provide day-to-day direction and guidance, helping team deliver work and meet their goals serving as first point of escalation for the team.
- Oversee the team’s execution of recruitment strategies and partnerships with hiring teams, ATS training, while monitoring the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle to ensure full compliance with pre-employment screenings (background checks/FCRA) and federal/state regulations (I-9s).
- Ensure the end-to-end onboarding program is executed flawless from offer acceptance through a comprehensive new hire orientation program, ensuring an impactful culture first experience that sets employees up for long-term success.
- Advise on driving results through ongoing coaching, goal setting, and individual development planning, helping managers and employees have more effective conversations.
- Own the performance improvement process, partnering with managers and employees through the PIP process, and review and approve corrective action documentation, performance improvement plans, and separation decisions before issuance.
- Lead investigations in employee relations matters, requiring excellent discretion and structured documentation.
- Manage new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, annual Open Enrollment, and benefit terminations, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution.
- Oversee leave of absence administration, including FMLA, applicable state leave laws, and the ADA interactive process, ensuring timely and compliant handling.
- Maximize HR technology systems, optimizing the full capabilities of the HRIS, ATS, leave management, and supporting software platforms to drive data integration, eliminate operational breakdowns, and scale process efficiency.
- Document and scale foundational people management workflows, establishing a robust HR SOP library that builds a sustainable resource infrastructure while training teams on execution.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7 years of HR experience, including 1 to 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity, with strong knowledge of California and/or Oregon employment law.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including advanced excel skills
- Advanced knowledge of HR software platforms
Preferred:
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification, or active pursuit of certification.
- Experience supporting an HRIS implementation or system rollout.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, perform repetitive hand movements, frequently use phone and computer systems, and occasionally bend or lift up to 30 lbs.
- Work Environment: Full-time, in-office, business casual role.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary ranging between $80,000-$115,000 based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with Company Match: Competitive company contributions to support your financial future.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays: Generous PTO and company-paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on service excellence.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary : $80,000 - $115,000