Human Resources Manager - remote

Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: USA-

Who We Are

We are an experienced design and trusted creative technology partner to some of the world’s most ambitious brands such as Google, Amazon, Meta and Uber. We believe in the power of storytelling, human-centric design, and the intersection of creativity with code to further humanity’s relationship with technology. We operate fully remote, and our team members enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere within the U.S. and Canada time zones while keeping a balanced relationship with their personal life.

At Left Field Labs, our curiosity drives us to seek out uncommon solutions to our shared challenges. Our purpose is to positively impact the human experience with everything we invent. We’re looking for those who can craft unique solutions through empathy.

Interested in joining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages curiosity, and creates with purpose? Are you the kind of person who obsesses over details, thrives in a collaborative environment, and jumps at the opportunity to take on new challenges? Confident that you’re at the top of your game and ready to invent with others who are at the top of theirs? Check out our open position and let’s talk.

Who We Are Seeking

We’re looking for an HR Manager to work side by side with the senior leadership team to ensure people and business objectives are aligned. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will focus on strategizing, planning, and administering People programs while ensuring the organization attracts, nurtures, and retains top talent. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in employee relations and benefits programs, a solid grasp of HR compliance and legal matters, and a passion for contributing to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

Collaborating with Leaders

• Work closely with department heads, executives, and other key stakeholders to deeply understand their business needs, challenges, and goals for growing and developing their teams
• Proactively suggest innovative programs, policies, and organizational structures to support the company’s talent acquisition and development strategies
• Collaborate with leaders to implement new HR initiatives and monitor their effectiveness, making adjustments as needed

  Employee Relations Guidance

  • Provide expert coaching and creative problem-solving to managers dealing with complex employee relations issues such as performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and terminations
  • Ensure all employee relations matters are handled sensitively, objectively, and in compliance with company policies and employment laws
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, offering guidance on best practices for promoting a positive, productive, and inclusive work environment

    Talent Management

    • Partner closely with executives to develop and execute comprehensive new hire planning and talent management programs
    • Take a lead role in developing company-wide career development and human-growth strategies, including implementing training/mentorship initiatives to build a robust internal talent pipeline
    • Collaborate on leadership development programs to prepare the next generation of the company’s managers and executives

      HR Functional Oversight

      • Oversee all core HR functions including but not limited to: talent acquisition, onboarding, offboarding, training, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and HRIS management
      • Lead, manage HR team, including HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition lead
      • Ensure HR processes and systems are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives
      • Provide hands-on support and guidance to HR team members to continuously improve service delivery

        HR Metrics and Reporting

        • Establish robust HR metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of talent initiatives and inform data-driven decision-making
        • Regularly gather, analyze, and present HR data and insights to executives and department leaders
        • Use HR analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities for improvement, and demonstrate the strategic value of the HR function

          Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

          • Stay up-to-date on evolving employment laws, regulations, and best practices at the federal, state, and local levels
          • Ensure all HR policies, procedures, and record-keeping are compliant with applicable labor laws and regulations
          • Manage the company’s relationships with external regulatory agencies and serve as the primary point of contact for compliance-related matters

            What You’ll Need to Be Successful

            • 6+ years of Human Resources experience, ideally in a fast-paced, creative, technology, agency, or start-up environment.
            • Demonstrated proficiency in various HR disciplines such as employee relations, performance management, compliance, engagement, recruitment, retention, compensation, and coaching.
            • Extensive experience leading and streamlining HR processes and enhancing efficiency through automation.
            • Remain current with changes in human resource and employment law and manage company relationships with state and local regulatory agencies.
            • Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in tools like Google Suite, Slack, ATS, HRIS, etc.
            • Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality with discretion.
            • Exceptionally well-organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize work to ensure timely, effective, and efficient delivery of services or projects.
            • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

              Bonus Points

              • Prior experience in the marketing, advertising, entertainment, or tech industries
              • Certification such as aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP.

                The salary range for this role is $120,000-$150,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Culver City, California. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.