Human Resource Manager

Job Summary

The HR Manager partners with the leadership team to execute HR strategy across talent, compliance, and culture in a heavily regulated, distribution-driven environment. This role owns the full employee lifecycle, from payroll and benefits administration to onboarding, off boarding, and employee relations while building and managing a small HR team and serving as a trusted, people-first partner to the organization.

MUST reside in California!

As KSS's Human Resources Manager, you will...

Drive HR Strategy & Talent Planning

• Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute HR strategies, particularly as they relate to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention and succession planning.

Administer Core HR Programs

• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute HR programs, including benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, performance and talent management, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
• Manage employee files, transfers, compensation changes, address changes, verifications, benefits administration, and documentation.
• Support onboarding and offboarding employees by completing administrative tasks.

Ensure Compliance & Oversee Payroll

• Maintain best practices with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Champion Culture & People Partnership

• Continuously improve our people-first culture by planning and executing culture events, both virtual and in-person.
• Become a trusted liaison with our people.

Manage Vendors & Build the HR Team

• Evaluate and onboard new vendors, including sourcing and selecting a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) partner to support HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Hire, onboard, and manage a direct report, providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development to build a high-functioning HR team.

What we're looking for...

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience, including at least 1 year in a distribution setting.
• PEO experience required.
• Experience serving as HR for a distribution company operating in a heavily regulated industry, with a strong understanding of the compliance, licensing, and safety complexities that come with it.
• Knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, recruitment, organization development, employee relations, safety, employee engagement, and employee development.
• Prior people management experience required, including hiring, coaching, and performance management of direct reports.
• SHRM/PHR certification is a plus.
• Google Suite experience recommended.
• Cannabis industry experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive for extended periods of time.