JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

CLASSIFICATION:  FULL-TIME  SALARIED

REPORT TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL

COMPANY OVERVIEW                 

CurlMix is a beauty brand dedicated to education. At our fast-paced start-up, we specialize in E-commerce and curly hair. We’ve earned recognition that is unprecedented in our industry. We’ve appeared on season 10 of the Emmy award-winning show, Shark Tank. We were recently featured in Forbes and made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. CurlMix is leading the beauty industry, and we are one of the fastest growing start-ups in the space.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles
• 3+ years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations
• Knowledgeable in both State and Federal Employment laws
• Knowledgeable in EEOC / OFCCP LAWS 
• Experience conducting investigations – Employee Relations
• Ability to adhere to an expectation of complete confidentiality on all business matters
• Microsoft Office experience

Other Qualifications:

• PHR/SPHR certification preferred
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred
• Ability to build and maintain relationships easily
• High attention to detail
• Highly proactive with little direction needed
• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions
• Strong collaborator who works well independently or on team projects
• High level of initiative and exceptional problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism

Job Overview:

The Human Resources Manager will be a key part of the CurlMix team, and directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function including managing personnel. This position is responsible for leading a broad range of HR responsibilities, including employee relations, talent, performance management, career development, compensation, compliance, and benefits. This is a highly dynamic role that requires superior business acumen combined with HR competencies in all facets, including labor relations. The Human Resources Manager will be required to be on-site at our Chicago facility for a minimum of three days per week. Duties include:

• Providing ethical guidance and strategic advice to leadership on HR issues
• Identifying new opportunities where HR can add value to CurlMix
• Working directly with the CEO in developing and overseeing HR strategies tied to company business initiatives
• Assisting with implementing, interpreting, advising, and monitoring adherence to company-wide HR policies and guidelines
• Conducting difficult employee counseling sessions and investigations on issues regarding EEO, ADA, performance, and terminations and recommending courses of action
• Advising management on company policies as well as on standard employment laws and practices in order to mitigate employment related litigation
• Strategically partnering with management on the development of workforce plans and related employee issues for workforce management and planning related to business initiatives and goals
• Evaluating opportunities and providing recommendations to improve effectiveness in areas such as organizational structure and work processes
• Providing guidance to management concerning compensation related issues including merit increases, salary ranges, incentive pay, and other topics
• Assisting with the creation and implementation of organizational development and training programs
• Responding to grievances and other complaints regarding selection processes and other criteria used to make hiring decisions
• Supporting management team with performance reviews
• Assuring compliance with federal & state laws
• Overseeing and processing benefit enrollment
• Conducting exit interviews & overseeing the termination process to ensure completion accordance with company policy and procedure
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, two references, and cover letter in an email to jobs@curlmix.com. Please title the subject “I am your next Human Resources Manager.”