Job SummaryThe HR Manager partners with the leadership team to execute HR strategy across talent, compliance, and culture in a heavily regulated, distribution-driven environment. This role owns the full employee lifecycle, from payroll and benefits administration to onboarding, off boarding, and employee relations while building and managing a small HR team and serving as a trusted, people-first partner to the organization.
MUST reside in California!As KSS's Human Resources Manager, you will...Drive HR Strategy & Talent Planning- Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute HR strategies, particularly as they relate to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention and succession planning.
Administer Core HR Programs- Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute HR programs, including benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, performance and talent management, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
- Manage employee files, transfers, compensation changes, address changes, verifications, benefits administration, and documentation.
- Support onboarding and offboarding employees by completing administrative tasks.
Ensure Compliance & Oversee Payroll- Maintain best practices with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Oversee payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
Champion Culture & People Partnership- Continuously improve our people-first culture by planning and executing culture events, both virtual and in-person.
- Become a trusted liaison with our people.
Manage Vendors & Build the HR Team- Evaluate and onboard new vendors, including sourcing and selecting a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) partner to support HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Hire, onboard, and manage a direct report, providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development to build a high-functioning HR team.
What we're looking for...- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year in a distribution setting.
- Experience serving as HR for a distribution company operating in a heavily regulated industry, with a strong understanding of the compliance, licensing, and safety complexities that come with it.
- Knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, recruitment, organization development, employee relations, safety, employee engagement, and employee development.
- Prior people management experience required, including hiring, coaching, and performance management of direct reports.
- SHRM/PHR certification is a plus.
- PEO experience required.
- Google Suite experience recommended.
- Cannabis industry experience required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive for extended periods of time.
$110,000 - $110,000 a year
Physical Requirements- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Ability to communicate clearly via phone, video, and in person.
- Regularly required to use hands to handle, type, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- May require occasional standing, bending, or walking to file or retrieve materials.
