Human Resources Manager

Town & Country Markets•Edmonds, WA

15h•$91,000 - $117,000

About The Position

Join Us as Our Human Resources Manager We’re looking for a people‑focused HR leader who loves helping teams grow and thrive. In this role, you’ll support all parts of the employee experience: hiring, development, culture, and compliance. All while partnering with leaders and mentoring our HR team. If you're a strong communicator who enjoys problem‑solving and building connections, we’d be excited to meet you. WHO WE ARE T&C is a family-owned company that builds authentic relationships one interaction at a time through consistent commitment to heartfelt service , relating to people as people (not numbers) and by selling the freshest, highest-quality products available. We have a deep passion for food and people and are always looking for service-minded individuals of all backgrounds to join our community. WHO YOU ARE You are genuine and authentic in your interactions both with your customers and co-workers. You thrive in a team environment, take your responsibilities seriously, and always consider the customer in your decisions. You see richness and strength in a diverse workforce and treat others with respect to create a place of belonging for all. You care about your community and the environment. Pursuing knowledge in order to add value and grow is your idea of fun. Oh, and you love food! WHAT WE OFFER (IN ADDITION TO BEING A FUN PLACE TO WORK) We have a highly competitive benefits package ($7-$21 weekly medical premiums), vacation/sick time, paid holidays, premium pay rates, an Employee Assistance Program, a discount on virtually everything in our markets, 401(k) plans, profit-sharing and a pension, scholarship program and an employee referral bonus program. Whoa! That’s a lot of great stuff! THE SMALL PRINT WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF T&C is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, caste, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. We invite women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we’d love to learn more about you. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Six plus years of applicable Human Resources generalist experience and three plus years of management experience
Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, labor relations, employee relations, safety, and training and development
Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resources staff members
Experience in the administration of Human Resources programs including labor contracts, benefits and compensation programs
Ability to approach people-concerns with curiosity and not judgement
Excellent negotiating and change management skills
Demonstrated discretion while practicing a high level of confidentiality
Possesses engaging facilitation skills
Ability to effectively plan, organize, coordinate, support, and encourage the activities of others
Must be a team player/leader/good role model
Has strong business and HR acumen with ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts
Ability to independently prioritize workload; demonstrate initiative and manage multiple, competing priorities with attention to detail
Can thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; ability to learn and adapt to shifting priorities while demonstrating curiosity
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to connect at all levels of the company
Must have very strong oral and written communication skills
Must have intermediate computer skills including MS Office or higher, HRIS
Must have knowledge of federal, state and contractual employment/labor laws
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Ability to travel to all market locations
Possesses full body mobility (bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching) with excellent manual dexterity
Exemplifies health department standards
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Nice To Haves

SPHR certification a plus

Responsibilities

Reports to the Sr. Director of People Support Services
Translates top-level strategy into actionable plans ensuring different PSS efforts are aligned
Hands-on position that guides and manages the overall Human Resources function.
The major areas include but are not limited to: recruiting and staffing performance management and development employment law and regulatory compliance employee orientation, development and training policy development, documentation, implementation and adherence employee and labor relations leaves of absence and unemployment employee safety, welfare, wellness and health
Oversees HR Generalists and Recruiters, supporting and encouraging their ongoing development
Primary responsibility for all HR functions of the employment life cycle in the assigned markets
Partners with Training & Development on talent development & competencies evaluations
Fosters relationships at all levels of T&C with in-market visibility
Conducts HR-related investigations as required
Mediates difficult employee relations conversations
Advises managers and supervisors in the use of progressive discipline
Reviews, guides and approves management recommendations for employment terminations and reassignments
Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance
Maintains adherence to sustainability programs and all security and safety procedures
Operates from a guest-centered position
Stays current on employment & labor laws and industry trends, standards, and changes
Ensures the dissemination of and adherence to all company and department policies
Supports and follows sustainability programs and safety and security policies
Role models attitude of service to staff and guests
Operates within and supports the Company’s Core Values, Company Brand, and Business Principles