Human Resources Manager

Veritable Vegetable, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Vision reimbursement

Yoga or gym support

401(k) plan with 4% match

Section 125 pre-tax Cafeteria plan

Referral bonuses

Flexible holiday and leave policies

Infant support benefits

Commuter reimbursement

Free organic meals and snacks

Low-cost access to organic produce

Boot reimbursement

Incentives for voting

Job summary

Veritable Vegetable, Inc. in San Francisco seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to guide leaders, support compliant people practices, and manage core HR systems in an on-site setting.

The role covers employee relations, benefits administration, workforce compliance, onboarding, and payroll collaboration with Finance to ensure accurate payroll processing and vendor transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in human resources or related field.
• Experience supervising and managing a professional staff.
• Experience serving on a senior-level executive team.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and staff on employee relations while ensuring compliance with laws.
• Conduct investigations and document facts, reporting findings to managers.
• Administer workers’ compensation and support safety strategies.
• Coordinate onboarding and improve candidate sourcing and interviewing processes.
• Develop and oversee benefits programs and annual open enrollment.
• Collaborate with Finance to support payroll processes and vendor transitions.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Paychex Flex

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Veritable Vegetable, a women-owned and led organic produce distribution company in San Francisco, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide HR guidance to leaders and support compliant, consistent people practices. The role manages core HR systems and supports employee relations, benefits administration, and workforce compliance in an on-site setting.

Role Responsibilities

• Advise and consult managers, supervisors, and staff on employee relations, including performance matters and corrective action or discipline, while ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal employment and labor laws.
• Conduct investigations and document events and facts, reporting findings to managers.
• Administer workers’ compensation in accordance with State guidelines.
• Partner with management to promote safety strategies.
• Coordinate, monitor, and document the transitional duty process to support effective return-to-work outcomes.
• Support recruiting by developing creative approaches to attract and source qualified candidates.
• Review and process applications, schedule interviews, and provide compensation recommendations to Veritable Vegetable hiring managers.
• Oversee onboarding to help create a positive experience for new hires.
• Develop and oversee benefits programs, including plans, policies, legal guidelines, and best practices to support competitive benefits offerings.
• Manage the annual open enrollment process.
• Build and maintain relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, and vendors, using industry trends to help ensure program quality.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Review and revise company policies and practices to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Manage employee leaves, including FMLA, PDL, CFRA, ADA, and Personal.
• Provide timely and accurate communication and documentation to staff and their managers.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to support accurate payroll processes and to research, select, and transition to a new payroll service provider.

Requirements

• 5-7 years in progressively more responsible human resources roles, preferably within the food and transportation industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience supervising and managing a professional staff.
• Experience serving as a trusted resource and member of a senior-level executive team.
• Experience with logistics and DOT compliance issues is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, along with demonstrated interpersonal and coaching abilities.
• Preferred experience with Paychex Flex, ADP, HRIS, or similar payroll management systems.

Tools and Technologies

• Paychex Flex
• ADP
• HRIS

Compensation and Schedule

• Location: San Francisco, CA (onsite)
• Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday; must be 90-100% on site
• Salary Range: USD 85,000 - 100,000 per year

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage, plus life insurance and long-term disability
• Vision, acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic reimbursement, plus yoga or gym support
• Employee Assistance Programs with counseling at low or no cost
• 401(k) plan with a 4% match in socially responsible mutual funds
• Section 125 pre-tax Cafeteria plan (FSA)
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible holiday and leave policies
• Infant support benefits
• Commuter reimbursement
• Free organic meals and snacks
• Low-cost access to organic fruits and vegetables
• Boot reimbursement for warehouse staff and drivers
• Incentives for voting in elections
• Extensive in-house training for warehouse staff