Human Resources Manager

The Common Market

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,900 - 111,100

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with 100% employer match)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

A nonprofit social enterprise is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee development systems. The role involves coordinating full-cycle recruitment for operational positions and ensuring smooth onboarding processes for new hires. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of HR experience, strong organizational skills, and a focus on cross-team collaboration. The position is based in Houston with some travel expected. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

3-5 years of HR experience focused on recruiting and onboarding.
Experience hiring for operational or hourly roles is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple processes across teams.

Responsibilities

Own and coordinate full-cycle recruitment for operational and sales roles.
Ensure seamless onboarding experiences for new hires.
Support development and implementation of training plans.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Execution-focused

Cross-team collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Context

The Common Market is a nonprofit social enterprise working to build a more resilient and equitable food system. Through a network of regional chapters, we connect family farmers to the institutions that need their food most, including schools, hospitals, universities, and community organizations.

As our national network continues to grow, our ability to deliver on this mission depends on strong, reliable, and values-aligned teams. From warehouse staff and drivers to sales and operations leaders, our people are at the center of everything we do.

To support our continued growth and expansion into new markets, The Common Market is seeking a Human Resources Manager to strengthen our hiring, onboarding, and employee development systems. This role will play a critical part in ensuring we consistently attract, support, and retain the people who make this work possible.

Role Description

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for driving the execution of core HR systems that power our operations and growth, with a focus on recruiting, onboarding, training, and early employee development across operational and sales teams.

This role sits at the intersection of people and operations. The HR Manager ensures that hiring pipelines are strong, onboarding experiences are seamless, and new employees are set up for success in their first 90 days and beyond.

Working in close partnership with Executive Directors, Operations Managers, Sales leaders, IT, and Finance, this role owns the process and ensures execution through others, coordinating across teams to ensure that critical HR functions are completed with consistency, timeliness, and quality.

This is a highly collaborative, systems-driven role for someone who is energized by building structure, improving processes, and supporting frontline teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with members of the executive and senior leadership teams across the organization.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, execution-focused HR professional who thrives in environments where coordination, follow-through, and cross-team collaboration are essential.

They are comfortable managing multiple processes at once, from hiring pipelines to onboarding logistics to training plans, and take pride in ensuring that all aspects of the work are completed with accuracy, consistency, and follow-through.

They are equally comfortable communicating with warehouse staff, coordinating with IT on onboarding logistics, and partnering with leadership on employee development. They understand that strong systems and consistent execution are what enable teams to perform at a high level.

Snapshot of the Ideal Candidate

Process Owner & Coordinator. Keeps complex, multi-step processes moving forward across teams; ensures accountability without needing to execute every task directly
Recruitment Operator. Skilled at managing hiring pipelines, screening candidates, and coordinating efficient, high-quality hiring processes
Onboarding Champion. Ensures new hires are fully prepared, supported, and set up for success from day one
Training & Development Supporter. Tracks onboarding and development plans, ensuring managers follow through and employees progress
Cross-Functional Partner. Works effectively with Operations, Sales, IT, and Finance to coordinate shared responsibilities
Detail-Oriented Executor. Maintains strong systems, documentation, and follow-through in a fast-moving environment
Professional Foundation. 3-5 years of HR experience with a focus on recruiting, onboarding, or operations; experience in warehouse, logistics, or multi-site environments preferred

Who This Role Is Not For

This role may not be the right fit for candidates who:

Prefer Strategy Over Execution. This is a highly execution-focused role that requires managing day-to-day hiring, onboarding, and coordination across teams, not just designing programs or policies
Want to Directly Own Every Task Themselves. Success in this role depends on coordinating across departments and ensuring execution through others, rather than individually completing every onboarding or HR task
Have not Worked in Operational or Frontline Environments. Candidates without experience supporting warehouse, logistics, or hourly teams may find the pace and nature of this work challenging
Are Uncomfortable Managing Multiple Processes Simultaneously. This role requires juggling hiring pipelines, onboarding timelines, and training coordination at the same time
Prefer Highly Structured, Siloed Environments. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and adaptability in a growing, evolving organization

Position Description

Recruitment & Hiring

Own and coordinate full-cycle recruitment for critical operational and sales roles across the organization.

Manage hiring for drivers, warehouse staff, operations managers, and sales outreach and support roles
Maintain job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate pipelines
Conduct initial candidate screenings and coordinate multi-stage interviews
Ensure a consistent and professional candidate experience
Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug testing, and driver compliance
Partner with senior leadership to prepare and deliver offer letters

Onboarding & New Hire Setup

Ensure that every new hire is prepared, equipped, and supported from day one.

Own and coordinate onboarding processes across teams and locations
Ensure completion of onboarding logistics, including IT access, equipment, and uniforms, in partnership with internal teams
Coordinate with Finance to ensure payroll and compliance documentation is completed
Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires during onboarding

Training & Early Employee Success

Support strong onboarding and integration through structured training and follow-up.

Coordinate development and rollout of 30/60/90 day onboarding plans
Track onboarding progress and ensure completion of key milestones
Support weekly check-ins and feedback loops between managers and new hires
Identify gaps in training and coordinate solutions with supervisors

Professional Development & Growth

Help build consistent systems for employee development across the organization.

Partner with Executive Directors and managers to coordinate professional development planning
Track development goals and ensure follow-through
Support visibility into employee progress and growth pathways

HR Operations & Compliance

Maintain strong, consistent HR systems across a multi-site organization.

Ensure hiring and onboarding practices align with employment laws and organizational standards
Maintain accurate records and support audits
Improve and standardize HR processes and SOPs

Workplace Safety & Risk Coordination

Support a safe and compliant work environment across operations.

Coordinate safety processes and ensure timely incident reporting
Track safety data and identify trends
Partner with Operations leaders to reinforce safe practices and continuous improvement
Support safety reviews and audits

Insurance Claims & Incident Management

Ensure claims processes are timely, organized, and well-coordinated.

Track workers' compensation and insurance claims
Serve as liaison with carriers and brokers
Ensure timely submission and follow-up with all insurance claims
Maintain claims records and reporting
Partner with Finance/CFO on reporting and renewals

Employee Support & Relations

Serve as a resource to employees and managers, particularly during onboarding and early tenure.

Support supervisors in addressing early-stage performance or engagement issues
Coordinate communication across teams to ensure clarity and follow-through
Reinforce a culture of accountability, safety, and professionalism

Corrective Action

Support consistent and compliant employee relations processes.

Conduct HR investigations
Assist managers and directors with employee write-ups
Coordinate employee termination processes, including documentation and compliance requirements

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on recruiting and onboarding
Experience hiring for operational or hourly roles (warehouse, logistics, drivers, etc.)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple processes and coordinate across teams
Experience in multi-site or operational environments preferred

Location & Travel

This role is based in one of our four hubs: Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago. Travel to the other hub locations is expected approximately two days per month per location, totaling up to 25% travel overall.

Compensation & Benefits