People and Culture Manager

Belfast Community Co-op•Belfast, ME

5d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Belfast Community Co-op is looking for a People and Culture Manager to be part of our senior management team. The ideal candidate is an effective and experienced leader - skilled in hiring, onboarding, training, benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance, safety, and employee support. We are looking for someone who uses clear communication and consistent processes to help ensure a respectful, welcoming environment for workers and customers. This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, salaried position with a starting range of $50K - $60K, experience depending. Belfast Community Co-op’s mission is to bring locally sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all while fostering an environment where everyone is truly welcome Work at the Co-op is fast-paced and collaborative. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, confidentiality, sound judgment, and the ability to work cooperatively with the General Manager, Store Operations Manager, Department Heads, and external consultants. This role also ensures that complex employment matters, including accommodations, discrimination concerns, policy or employment law interpretation, grievances and appeals, terminations and other complex matters are escalated to external consultants as needed or required, or at the direction of the General Manager.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Two or more years of hands-on HR experience in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, HRIS data entry, or personnel administration
Experience using HRIS systems, including Paylocity, for onboarding, data changes, payroll support, and reporting
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with confidential information
Clear and respectful communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to interpret and follow HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, people-centered environment
Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets, digital communication tools, and document management
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff and contribute to a welcoming, cooperative workplace

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field
Professional certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR, or active progress toward certification
Three or more years of progressive HR experience in roles such as: HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Experience administering payroll or benefits through Paylocity or similar systems
Experience supporting employee relations, performance reviews, or training coordination
Experience in grocery, retail, nonprofit, or cooperative environments