HR Manager

Who We Are

At Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable, and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.

What do peanut butter, chocolate, and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods but are often inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are always top-9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable, and most importantly, utterly delicious.

How We Work

We’re a rapidly growing team of people who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, and improve what we’ve already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it’s our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and do our products proud.

This is an exempt position based at our Oakland, CA HQ location.

Role Summary: 

Growing food tech startup is looking for a HR Manager to lead and implement our human resources strategy for the company!

This HR manager  will oversee all aspects of human resources for the company and overall HR strategy for the business as we grow. This role will include coordinating and managing the company’s internal HR systems and functions specifically around payroll, benefits administration, leave requests, performance metrics, personnel management and other employee-related processes as required. This role will also support Voyage as we grow and expand into a new manufacturing facility. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead end-to-end management of the company’s internal HR processes
• Ensure company-wide compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes in labor laws and HR best practices.
• Coordinate the process of finding, interviewing and on-boarding new hires
• Recommend and use appropriate tools to ensure an optimal and consistent process across all aspects of HR management (including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, performance management, onboard/handling HR vendors, off-boarding/exits, etc.)
• Key point of contact responsible for benefits administration, including employee enrollments and termination, payroll, and the management of insurance providers
• Provide timely communication of benefits information and eligibility to employees
• Recommend innovative approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the department's efficiency and services performed
• Manage all HR responsibilities related to Voyage production staff and relationship with temporary staffing agencies

Requirements

• At least 4 years’ experience within a similar HR or operations management role.
• Excellent knowledge of Federal and California State labor laws
• Proven experience developing clear and fair company HR policies, as well as experience designing compensation and benefits packages
• Demonstrable ability to create and maintain productive, positive relationships through strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills, particularly in response to clearly-defined strategic goals and KPIs
• Must have experience managing HR processes for hourly and part-time employees, as well as coordinating with temporary staffing agencies to meet fluctuating workforce needs.

Benefits

United States-based roles only: The annual salary for this role is between $88,000 and $125,000 plus immediate participation in our benefits program (health, dental, 401k, and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs. All employees are owners of Voyage Foods and receive an equity grant as part of their total package. At Voyage Foods, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• STD/LTD, Life and AD&D policies
• FSA, HRA, and Mental Health Program Benefits
• 401K Program
• Commuter Benefits
• 20 Paid Days Off + 9 Company Holidays
• Paid Family Leave Program
• Ongoing Team Events, including Weekly Friday Lunches

Voyage Foods is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Voyage Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Voyage Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.