Human Resources Manager

Bolder Foods; Niwot (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolder Foods in Niwot, CO is seeking an onsite Human Resources Manager to oversee HR operations for a fast-moving workforce, reporting to the CFO. You will lead onboarding, terminations, investigations, payroll, benefits, and compliance while ensuring policies and documentation are accurate.

You will manage a small team, build process efficiencies, partner with leadership on benefits renewals, and support seasonal workers and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, terminations, investigations, workers’ compensation, payroll, and compliance.
• Manage recruitment for exempt and nonexempt roles and lead HR reporting on headcount and attrition.
• Lead terminations, performance improvement plans, and investigations in a timely manner.
• Administer Workers’ Compensation and OSHA postings; ensure FAMLI compliance.
• Draft job descriptions, manage org charts, and develop policy/process improvements with Executive Team.
• Supervise HR Coordinator and Seasonal Recruiting Specialist; support seasonal workers.
• Partner with leadership on benefits renewals and drive process efficiencies with AI prompts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Independent work ethic

Problem-solving

Change management

Team leadership

Policy compliance

Employee advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Adobe

MS Office

Paychex

Job description

The Human Resources Manager at Bolder Foods is an onsite role in Niwot, CO, overseeing the full scope of HR operations for a fast-moving workforce. Reporting to the CFO, this position supports the company’s variable labor needs throughout the year while leading HR execution across onboarding, terminations, investigations, workers’ compensation, payroll, and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end HR functions and ensure policies, documentation, and reporting are completed accurately and on time, including Health and Safety support. The role also includes building process efficiencies, partnering with leadership on benefits renewal changes, and leading a small team responsible for recruiting coordination.

What you’ll do

• Manage recruitment for exempt and nonexempt roles to support smooth transitions during ramp up and RIFs.
• Lead annual job fair marketing and management.
• Draft job descriptions and obtain approvals for posting.
• Produce and maintain weekly reporting for headcount, labor needs, and attrition dashboards for Management.
• Escalate HR issues and provide weekly HR issue reporting.
• Identify obstacles to progress, propose solutions, and adapt strategies when current approaches are not working.
• Maintain complete and accurate employee files, including E-Verify non-conformance handling and FAMLI leave arrangements.
• Identify employee issues, prioritize, solve, and/or redirect as appropriate while maintaining clear boundaries to ensure HR work is completed.
• Support employees, including seasonal workers, through HR processes and guidance.
• Lead terminations by assessing risk, completing required documentation, and managing unemployment claims.
• Support Management with performance improvement plans when needed.
• Complete investigations and related documentation timely.
• Administer Workers’ Compensation, including annual audits, and track claims start to finish with timely responses to service provider queries.
• Ensure timely OSHA required posting and filings.
• Maintain FAMLI compliance.
• Draft accurate biweekly payroll, ensuring new employee setup, timely updates for terminated employees, accurate time card adjustments, pro-rated salary payments for partial work weeks, and correct processing for raises, garnishments, advances, reimbursements, deductions, withholding, paid time off, and holidays.
• Serve as an integral part of the Safety committee by providing timely reporting on potential issues and suggested fixes.
• Ensure HR compliance with customer requirements.
• Manage company organization charts and the employee directory.
• Enforce personnel policies and procedures.
• Identify necessary policy or process changes and recommend how to roll them out with approval from the Executive Team.
• Gather, evaluate, and collaborate with the CFO to drive best outcome on annual benefit renewal changes.
• Use AI prompts to improve efficiencies and processes, including researching and checking AI results as necessary.
• Manage a HR Coordinator and Seasonal Recruiting Specialist.
• Lead employee appreciation party and meeting planning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accountability for all HR processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Efficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform all HR functions when volume requires it.
• Ability to meet deadlines, maintain urgency when needed, and consistently organize, prioritize, and communicate HR department status.
• Problem-solving approach to software usage and record-keeping in various apps using recommended best practices.
• Change management experience.
• Proven discretion and ethical behavior.
• Ability to advocate for employees while considering organizational best interests.
• Ability to work independently once trained, with responsive and timely follow-up.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and foster a positive, productive environment through teamwork.
• Flexible schedule availability based on fluctuating customer demand.
• Ambition to grow with the company and continue professionalizing the HR function.
• Commitment to company values.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of HR generalist experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse workforce preferred.
• Proficiency with business software including Google Suite, Adobe, and MS Office; Paychex knowledge preferred.
• English-Spanish bilingual preferred; if not fluent, willingness to use available technology to communicate with all employees.

Reporting & location

• Reporting to: HR Recruiter/Coordinator, seasonal Recruiting Specialist.
• Work location: In person (Niwot, CO).

Compensation & eligibility

• Salary: USD 115,000 - 135,000 per year.
• Minimum experience: 5 years.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Technologies

• Google Suite
• Adobe
• MS Office
• Paychex
• AI promptsE-Verify