Human Resources Generalist
Position Title: Human Resources Generalist
Status: Non-exempt position
Schedule: Part-time (at least 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. Position is in-person.
About Three Stone Hearth
Three Stone Hearth was founded in 2006 and is a Berkeley-based worker-owner cooperative that produces, packages and sells a weekly menu of healthy, nutrient-dense, home-style prepared foods for sale online (for pick-up or delivery) and in our Brick & Mortar store.
Working at Three Stone Hearth is a great opportunity for engagement in meaningful work, skill development and personal growth. It is a demanding environment, and a rewarding one. Our goal is to build a successful, sustainable business, and cultivate a thriving community within our walls.
About the Workplace
We are committed to creating a self-directed and self-managing workplace, which is always evolving. In 2013, we adopted Holacracy as our "operating system" as a governance structure for organizing our work, which is designed to decentralize authority, raise transparency and encourage full participation. We're looking for people who are excited by this opportunity to participate in a progressive workplace, personal and professional development and a potential path to worker-ownership.
Human Resources (HR) and Administration Duties Overview
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.
● On- and Off-board Employees Complete on-boarding/new hire orientation and paperwork and off-boarding procedures in a timely manner. Create and maintain new hire and personnel files, ensure accurate maintenance of all employee records and files.
Human Resources Generalist
● Coordinate staff reviews Provide support to Lead Links to ensure 6-week reviews and other
Company reviews are completed in a timely manner.
● Payroll Understands payroll process and system, and serves as backup Company Payroll
Processor.
● 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.
● Maintain and update company employee handbook Keep up to date on any employment law changes; ensure that company and legal policies and employment labor laws are clearly documented and communicated to staff.
● 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.
Human Resources Generalist
● 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
● Ability to work at a computer and sit for extended periods of time
● Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds
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
Human Resources Generalist
Compensation
$24.00 - $26.00 starting hourly salary plus benefits noted above
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. Position is in-person.
To apply, email [email protected] Interested applicants should send a current resume and cover letter. 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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
