Human Resources Generalist

Sustainable Market, Inc; Scotts Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work

Unlimited sick leave

Company holidays

Employee discount

Professional development

Job summary

Sustainable Market, Inc. in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to lead the next phase of people operations.

This hybrid role requires 5–8 years of progressive HR experience and the ability to oversee the full employee lifecycle with guidance from the Founder & CEO. You will help shape California employment policy, implement scalable HR systems, and partner with executive leadership to support growth across corporate operations and retail locations.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Must be able to work partially onsite in Scotts Valley, CA.
• Experience leading full employee lifecycle.
• Knowledge of California employment law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle end-to-end.
• Develop and implement scalable HR systems and processes.
• Partner with executive leadership on people strategy.
• Support growth across corporate operations and retail locations.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

California employment law

Talent management

Job description

Sustainable Market, Inc. | Scotts Valley, California

Department: Human Resources / Corporate Operations

Reports To: Founder & CEO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 5–8 years of progressive HR experience

Classification: Exempt

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with regular on-site presence

Starting Salary: $100,000 annually

Position Overview

Sustainable Market is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Human Resources Generalist to help

build and lead the next phase of our company's people operations. Located in Scotts Valley, California,

within close proximity to Silicon Valley, Sustainable Market recognizes that attracting exceptional talent

requires compensation that is competitive with the broader Silicon Valley employment market.

As a rapidly growing retail company, we are committed to offering competitive salaries, meaningful

employee benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement. This position is REQUIRED to be partially ONSITE, designed for an HR professional with 5–8 years of progressive experience who can independently oversee the full employee lifecycle, provide knowledgeable guidance on California employment law, establish scalable HR systems, and partner directly with executive leadership. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting our continued growth, including the expansion of corporate operations, warehouse facilities, and future retail locations.

At this time, we do NOT offer relocation services, transportation reimbursement, or VISA sponsorship.

Company Culture

At Sustainable Market, we're building more than a retail company. We're creating a workplace where

people feel valued, respected, inspired, and excited to come to work. Our unique Modern Bohemian

Mercantile culture blends innovation and forward-thinking ideas with creativity, individuality, sustainability, and a deep commitment to community. We're proudly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and fostering a safe, welcoming workplace where everyone belongs and can be their authentic selves.

We work hard, dream big, embrace new ideas, and believe that building a successful, purpose-driven

business should also be fun, fulfilling, and rewarding. As we grow, protecting our culture remains a top

priority. We encourage every candidate to get to know us as much as we're getting to know them, because finding the right workplace matters just as much as finding the right job.

Compensation Philosophy

At Sustainable Market, we believe exceptional employees are essential to building an exceptional

company. Although our headquarters is located in Santa Cruz County, our compensation philosophy

recognizes our proximity to Silicon Valley and the highly competitive regional talent market.

We strive to attract and retain experienced professionals by offering compensation aligned with the

broader Silicon Valley employment market rather than limiting salary benchmarks to local geographic

averages. Our compensation approach considers professional experience, specialized expertise,

performance, market competitiveness, and the evolving responsibilities associated with a rapidly growing organization. We are equally committed to providing opportunities for employees to share in our company's success through profit sharing, competitive benefits, professional development, and internal career advancement.

Compensation & Employee Benefits

• Competitive Silicon Valley-aligned compensation.


• Employee profit-sharing opportunities.


• Company-sponsored medical benefits.


• Unlimited flexible PTO, subject to manager approval.


• Unlimited sick leave, administered in compliance with California law.


• Paid company holidays and corporate winter shutdown.


• Hybrid work opportunities.


• 20% employee discount on eligible products.


• Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities.

Sustainable Market is building a scalable organization with plans to expand its retail presence. As the

company grows, this position offers the opportunity to advance into an HR Manager role responsible for human resources operations across multiple retail locations and corporate departments. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the company's HR infrastructure, employee experience, workplace culture, and organizational development from an early stage.

Advancement is based on demonstrated performance, leadership capabilities, organizational needs, and company growth.

Sustainable Market, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse,

and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, merit, and

business needs without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law. We welcome

applicants who share our commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, accessibility, and creating a more sustainable future.