Human Resources Support - Kingston, United States - Earth Designs Cooperative

Description

_We are an employee owned co-operative looking for socially conscious, progressive individuals.

Our work focuses on the sustainable design, install and maintenance of ornamental, edible, medicinal gardens, native meadows, no-mow lawns, natural screening, and custom stone work.

Earth Designs Cooperative believes that all employees are entitled to a safe and secure work environment where we treat each other with respect, dignity and professionalism at all times.

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This position runs from January to December.

We are looking for a highly skilled human resources professional to assist with employee relations, company policies & practices to facilitate our ongoing growth & to help us thrive.

Please provide a resume, 3 professional references and a cover letter to apply.


Role:

• Identify & evaluate hiring & promotion needs
• Develop recruitment strategy, interview schedules & evaluation standards in accordance with HR methodologies, labor laws & evolving business needs
• Provide or facilitate mediation for employee disputes and recommend solutions which align with company procedure & individual needs
• In collaboration with committees & management, develop & implement accountability systems to ensure employees follow all policies & procedures
• Assess reports provided by committees, team leaders & operations managers to determine employee performance & training needs
• Recommend changes in policies & procedures to the BOD, based on employee & company needs
• Research compensation standards set by industry & governing bodies in order to create salary structures & administer employee benefits
• Periodically attend interdepartmental meetings with other managers
• Oversee exit interviews & procedures

Skills & Qualifications:

• Has 3 years experience in HR
• Effective & clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate employee conflict utilizing Non-Violent Communication skills
• Active & engaged problem solver
• Familiar & up to date with NY state labor laws
• Ability to prioritize daily work flow and meet various seasonal deadlines
• Willingness & ability to quickly learn computer software utilized by company

Competitive pay, compensation is negotiable depending on experience. Applications for Ownership accepted after 1 year of employment.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingston, NY 12401: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
In person