People and Culture Manager

People And Culture ManagerThe Belfast Community Co-op is looking for a People And Culture Manager to be part of our senior management team. The ideal candidate is an effective and experienced leader - skilled in hiring, onboarding, training, benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance, safety, and employee support. We are looking for someone who uses clear communication and consistent processes to help ensure a respectful, welcoming environment for workers and customers.This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, salaried position with a starting range of $50K - $60K, experience depending.Belfast Community Co-op's mission is to bring locally sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all while fostering an environment where everyone is truly welcome.Work at the Co-op is fast-paced and collaborative. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, confidentiality, sound judgment, and the ability to work cooperatively with the General Manager, Store Operations Manager, Department Heads, and external consultants. This role also ensures that complex employment matters, including accommodations, discrimination concerns, policy or employment law interpretation, grievances and appeals, terminations and other complex matters are escalated to external consultants as needed or required, or at the direction of the General Manager.Essential FunctionsHiring, Recruitment, and StaffingOnboarding and Employee AdministrationCompliance, Employment Law, and CommunicationCompensation, Benefits, and PayrollTraining, Development, and PerformanceEmployee Relations and Workplace SupportSafety and ComplianceRecords, Reporting, and AdministrationSupervision of Payroll and Recruiting StaffCo-op and Community SupportBelfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include:Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity ShareGenerous Store DiscountIn-Store Charge AccountPaid Sick TimePaid/Earned Vacation TimeRetirement Account with Employer MatchingRegular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness ItemsCSA/Farmers Market ReimbursementEducation Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)Professional Development & Continual Training OpportunitiesFull Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including:Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance PlansHSA plans with MatchingDental insuranceVision InsuranceFully Paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceShort Term DisabilityRequired QualificationsAssociate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experienceTwo or more years of hands-on HR experience in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, HRIS data entry, or personnel administrationExperience using HRIS systems, including Paylocity, for onboarding, data changes, payroll support, and reportingStrong organizational skills and the ability to work with confidential informationClear and respectful communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to interpret and follow HR policies, procedures, and employment lawsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a busy, people-centered environmentStrong computer skills, including spreadsheets, digital communication tools, and document managementAbility to work collaboratively with diverse staff and contribute to a welcoming, cooperative workplacePreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related fieldProfessional certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR, or active progress toward certificationThree or more years of progressive HR experience in roles such as: HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or Payroll and Benefits SpecialistExperience administering payroll or benefits through Paylocity or similar systemsExperience supporting employee relations, performance reviews, or training coordinationExperience in grocery, retail, nonprofit, or cooperative environmentsPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsThe physical demands and work environment described here represent what is typically required in an office-based grocery cooperative setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made.Regularly required to talk, listen, and communicateFrequently required to sit, stand, walk, or use hands for computer and document tasksMay occasionally lift up to 25 poundsWork may occur in office spaces, meeting rooms, and the retail floorExposure to moderate noise, frequent interruptions, and customer trafficAbility to stay organized and focused during busy periodsReasonable Accommodation StatementThe Co-op provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnant workers, and workers with pregnancy-related conditions in accordance with the ADA, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Maine Human Rights Act, the PUMP Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws. Workers who need an accommodation should contact Human Resources to begin the process.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) StatementThe Belfast Community Co-op does not discriminate in employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, or any other status protected by Maine or federal law. The Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.