About Higg Co
Higg Co is a global technology company that delivers, implements, and supports the Higg Index for consumer goods industries. Developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, the Higg Index is a suite of tools that enables brands, retailers, and facilities of all sizes — at every stage in their sustainability journey — to accurately measure and score a company or product’s sustainability performance. The Higg Index delivers a holistic overview that empowers businesses to make meaningful improvements that protect the well-being of factory workers, local communities, and the environment.
Position Summary
Higg Co is looking for a well-rounded and forward-thinking HR Director to join a growing team. You will form relationships and develop trust throughout the organization, and will partner with designated business units to understand their respective strategic objectives and challenges. In addition to operating as an internal trusted advisor and resource, you will work with executive management to develop and deliver organizational and people-related programs and initiatives to support and enable Higg Co’s talent strategy and strategic business objectives.
Location: Higg Co is primarily a remote workforce. This position location is flexible.
Employment: As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourage people of color, women, those who identify as LGBTQ+, non-binary individuals, and those with disabilities to apply.
Compensation: Competitive compensation package offered, based on candidate experience and location.
Benefits: Higg Co offers a generous benefits package including
Individual, family and domestic partner health insurance
Retirement and Employer Matching Contributions
Paid parental and family leave
Health and dependent care account
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Other benefits
Position Details
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Partner and Change Agent
With leadership team, creates a vision for the culture and talent strategy
Provides guidance and input on workforce planning and succession planning, to include championing effective communications.
Recommends, implements, and reviews diversity and inclusion solutions that reduce bias and ensure equity and fairness in talent decisions.
Provides guidance and support in planning and executing initiatives to positively impact employee engagement, such as employee surveys, focus groups, and events.
Proactively analyzes employee trends and metrics, developing programs and solutions as appropriate.
Serves as a strategic thought partner to leaders and managers.
Employee Advocate & Support
Strives to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Quickly responds to employee concerns and issues.
Identifies training and coaching needs, recommends solutions, and follows up post-intervention to measure effectiveness.
Serves as an advisor for career development.
Ensures all employees have equitable access to reach their full potential.
HR Operational Expert
Maintains personnel records - managing HR documents and personnel files (e.g. employment records and onboarding guides, training documents) and updating internal databases.
Provides administration for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD benefits, 401k, Payroll, monthly reporting, Annual enrollment, new hire enrollment
Manages employment related records: OSHA logs, Employee Training, Required Reporting
Manages employee lifecycle- Recruiting, Interviewing, On-boarding, Retention and Termination
Leads organization wide performance management in partnership with managers (semi-annual reviews, coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
Participates in leading the annual salary planning process for assigned business units, ensuring an objective and equitable process.
Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Escalate issues to leadership and counsel as appropriate.
Identifies risks and partners with leadership and counsel to proactively mitigate and or develop appropriate resolutions.
Interprets and explains personnel policies and procedures to managers and employees and updates Employee Handbook and other policies and procedures
Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
Education: Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or related field.
Experience:
At least eight years related experience in a progressive HR organization with at least three years in the role of an HR leader engaging with multiple levels within the company -- executives through employees.
Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
HR Certification (e.g. PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) is an asset
Extensive generalist background with experience in multiple areas: talent and organizational development, employee relations & engagement, performance management, HR operations, learning & development, compensation & benefits, employment law, etc
Outstanding influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills
Excellent analytical skills; successfully uses data to extract insights and inform decision-making
Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations required; multi-national knowledge required
Demonstrated success of establishing credibility and trust with diverse client groups
Prior experience in growing, dynamic company; familiarity with software and/or sustainability sector preferred
Skills:
Business acumen: learns the business and uses insight about the environment to improve talent and business outcomes.
Talent management: applies knowledge to impact talent acquisition, engagement, development, and succession strategies.
Understanding of organizational development, training, leadership, performance management, and change management theories, methods, and practices
Applies judgment to data to support business decision making
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong consultative orientation
Ability to motivate and influence others; team-oriented and skilled at working within a collaborative environment
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Ability to generate innovative solutions
Ability to establish credibility and trust
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment, adapt to change and maintain flexibility
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Consistently demonstrates respect for inclusion, diversity, and ethics
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit a cover letter outlining key qualifications and reasons for your interest and current resume including education. Please submit by 5 PM on November 20th, 2020. Questions may be directed to hr@higg.com.
The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.