Human Resources Manager

We have a rare leadership opportunity for the right person to join one of the most dynamic food co-ops in the nation. Ashland Food Cooperative is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager with strong leadership skills and business acumen to join our Administrative Leadership Team in beautiful Ashland, Oregon. Ashland Food Co-op has $31+MM in sales and 170 employees. The Human Resources Manager reports to the General Manager.

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing and continually improving all areas related to human resources, including but not limited to, staffing initiatives, employee relations, labor relations, employee training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, and diversity and inclusion. Also, to serve as an employee advocate, support employee labor relations and communications while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, applicable laws and state/federal requirements. To serve as a member of the Administrative Leadership Team to maintain and build organizational capabilities and processes that contribute to
driving business objectives.

Qualifications and Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field or equivalent work experience of 8-10 years of professional human resources experience in all functional areas of human resources, with 5+ years of leadership experience at a manager level or above - SPHR certification a plus.
• Experience in support of a multi-site/location and/or experience working in a union environment a plus.
• Demonstrated strategic HR excellence, including leading/participating in change initiatives, and in-depth knowledge of employment laws and applicable regulations.
• Proven ability to hire, develop, and retain effective diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership of both strategic and tactical HR functions, as well as serve as a motivating staff manager.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop productive and collaborative working relationships.
• Multicultural awareness and experience with diversity and inclusion management
• Excellent emotional intelligence
• Guide leaders and employees regarding policies, values, HR programs (benefits, pay and salary) administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently and promptly.
• Accurately diagnose organization issues, develop solutions and implement action plans.
• Ensure all policies and procedures comply with all applicable state and federal employment, labor, compensation and benefit laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA).
• Able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of personal integrity and professionalism with solid business acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with ability to maintain objectivity, neutrality and confidentiality.
• Persistent and dependable, especially deliverable, and deadlines.
• Able to manage multiple competing priorities and work effectively against deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, including Google Application Suite, and/or MS Office Suite.

At the Ashland Food Co-op, we’re committed to community, sustainability, healthy organic food, and having fun. As a cooperative, we are proud to be part of a global movement to place people, principles, and the planet before profit. It is through this guiding principle that we attract a superior team of outstanding individuals who make the Co-op a fantastic place to work. We’re looking for enthusiastic team players who are friendly, self-motivated and professional, and who see every day as an opportunity to save the world.

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