To apply, email [email protected] Interested applicants should send a current resume and cover letter. Please DO NOT CALL, do not leave phone messages and do not drop in. We will only consider candidates that contact us through email. Email should include a basic introduction and a little about yourself, your email, phone number and your current resume.
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TO APPLY
To apply, email [email protected] Interested applicants should send a current resume and cover letter. Please DO NOT CALL, do not leave phone messages and do not drop in. We will only consider candidates that contact us through email. Email should include a basic introduction and a little about yourself, what you will bring to Three Stone Hearth, your email, phone number and your current resume.
The Human Resources Generalist energizes this company role and is responsible for running the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) circle. In collaboration with the leads of company circles (i.e. departments) and staff assigned to HR roles, develop, improve, and maintain procedures, protocols, and documentation relating to the company’s HR needs, including but not limited to hiring, role descriptions, benefits plans administration, backup payroll processing support, onboarding and exit processes, safety programs, feedback processes, keeping company in compliance vis-a-vis local, state and federal HR policies. This may also include safety and anti-harassment training and professional licensure.
Key Responsibilities
Hiring Supports the hiring process for any circle, helps formulate or updates role descriptions, posting the roles, sourcing applicants, coordinating interviews and reference checks, scheduling tryouts, making offers and coordinating wage offers with Finance, advising any workers who participate in the hiring process.
Benefits Administration/Contracts Maintain workflows to efficiently administer and manage employee benefits, including: track eligibility for employee benefits, enrolling and onboarding newly eligible employees in a timely manner; ensure that worker’s compensation, company insurances, health, life and auto insurance policies are organized, current, and renewed in a timely manner with insurance brokerage; COBRA requirements and other legally-required notifications are properly handled; provide support to workers in understanding benefits. Reviews, approves and submits insurance invoices to Bookkeeper for timely processing.
Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution Support Inform/train on basic conflict resolution skills regarding issues related to sensitive HR conversations; Support Conflict Resolution process with facilitation/meditation as needed; advise on issues related to sensitive HR conversations with staff, and on internal investigations as needed; maintain documents that capture the ER or CR output facts and resolution to the conflict. Coordinate and document situations that involve company policy violations and any disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment with Company Boundaries role holders.
Company Safety role Coordinating with all circles regarding safety; Supporting other safety roles; Auditing safety procedures; Maintain IIPP (Illness and Injury Prevention Program) document and Emergency Action Plan for the Company; Recording and submitting Cal/OSHA workplace safety documentation; Organizes CPR/First Aid training for group representatives; Plans/organizes company emergency drills as needed.
Covid-19 Keep up to date on Federal, State, Local regulations and county health department case levels; maintain and update company Covid-19 protocol with Covid team role holders; respond to employee reports of illness providing guidance on testing; isolation and return to work timelines, maintain and submit required reports as necessary.
On-site Responsibilities
Ongoing administrative tasks include:
Answering phones
Attending staff meetings as needed
Maintain and update Google calendar for Schedule Changes/Vacation/Time Away, events, etc.
Maintain Google Workspace Employee TSH email addresses and internal email groups
Performs other duties as needed
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Two-years of experience as a Human Resource generalist or HR administrator
Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of administrative experience
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality with respect to HR issues
Excellent attention to detail
Highly organized; capacity to develop workflows and organize files for recurring/repeating systems
Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace and email, and the capacity to quickly learn and master new systems
Strong time management skills; capacity to work on multiple projects in a day, shifting focus and re-prioritizing work as appropriate
Strong written skills with the ability to effectively document procedures and systems
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication and negotiation skills, emphasizing a direct, articulate, clear and friendly manner in emails and conversations
Required Personal Attributes
Enthusiasm for Three Stone Hearth’s values, including sustainability, community, and health
Capacity to thrive in cooperative organization with a shared leadership structure
Team player, with good relationship-building skills; this position will need to foster and maintain good working relationships
Physical Requirements
Familiarity Preferred
Familiarity or experience working in a cooperative
Familiarity with principles of food sustainability, including principles of Weston A Price Foundation
Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (for staff working 30+ hours/week)
Life, Long Term Disability and AD&D insurance (for staff working 20+ hours/week)
Nutrient-dense staff lunch
Employee discounts on our housemade and retail products
CalSavers Retirement Plan
Compensation
$24.00 - $26.00 starting hourly salary plus benefits noted above
Status: Non-exempt position
Schedule
We are looking for someone interested in working at least half time (20 - 24 hours during the Monday through Friday work week) with an understanding that there is fluctuation in Human Resources cycles, but we are open to other schedules based on the applicant’s circumstances and experience. Applicant will need to be available on-call for unique time-sensitive HR needs.
