HR Business Partner

Verve Coffee Roasters • Santa Cruz, CA

14d

About The Position

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farm level to street level.
This is a critical, versatile, and highly organized role responsible for administering core HR functions, including: employee/labor relations, recruiting, health and safety, benefits administration, leave/attendance tracking and payroll. A key focus is ensuring comprehensive labor law and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of HR experience in a generalist role, with at least 1–2 years in a unionized environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft office, Google suite and ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong understanding of Labor Relations including experience with supporting or participating in contract negotiations, "Just Cause" principles, Weingarten Rights, and the grievance lifecycle.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• A proven ability to handle sensitive information with extreme discretion and professional integrity
• Ability to manage internal and external correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Flexible with the ability to multitask in a highly demanding environment

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a strong plus
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Handles workforce administration, including disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations, benefits, and leave administration.
• Serves as the primary liaison between management and union representatives, requiring strict adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to foster a productive, working relationship.
• Facilitates communication, utilizing excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills, to maintain a stable, compliant and engaged work environment.
• Processes and completes necessary documentation for EDD claims (unemployment, disability, etc.) and assists with payroll processing.
• Ensures strict adherence to all labor laws and internal company policies.
• Helps maintain and update the Employee Handbook and policies to reflect current legal requirements and company standards.
• Promptly address and manage workers’ compensation incidents
• Handles employee and labor relations matters.
• Participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, disputes, and investigations.
• Creates and analyzes reports, drafts policies and presentations for staff and management and drafts new contracts.
• Provides guidance to employees and managers on company policies, resolves conflicts and addresses grievances with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Supports initiatives that promote a positive work environment, such as employee recognition programs, wellness events, and diversity and inclusion (D&I) activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee
• Free coffee with every paycheck and 30% employee discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items
• Continuing coffee education classes
• Mentorship and positive work environment
• Paid sick time
• Healthcare Benefits (for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week) including medical, dental, vision and 401k
• Holiday Pay after 90 days of employment.
• Eight observed holidays per year
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level