People and Culture Manager

Description

The 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 FUNCTIONS

• Hiring, Recruitment, and Staffing
• Onboarding and Employee Administration
• Compliance, Employment Law, and Communication
• Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll
• Training, Development, and Performance
• Employee Relations and Workplace Support
• Safety and Compliance
• Records, Reporting, and Administration
• Supervision of Payroll and Recruiting Staff
• Co-op and Community Support

For more details, please view the full People and Culture job description here.

Belfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include:

• Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity Share
• Generous Store Discount
• In-Store Charge Account
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid/Earned Vacation Time
• Retirement Account with Employer Matching
• Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items
• CSA/Farmers Market Reimbursement
• Education Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)
• Professional Development & Continual Training Opportunities

Full Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including::

• Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
• HSA plans with Matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Two or more years of hands-on HR experience in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, HRIS data entry, or personnel administration
• Experience using HRIS systems, including Paylocity, for onboarding, data changes, payroll support, and reporting
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with confidential information
• Clear and respectful communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to interpret and follow HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy, people-centered environment
• Strong computer skills, including spreadsheets, digital communication tools, and document management
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff and contribute to a welcoming, cooperative workplace

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR, or active progress toward certification
• Three or more years of progressive HR experience in roles such as: HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or Payroll and Benefits Specialist
• Experience administering payroll or benefits through Paylocity or similar systems
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance reviews, or training coordination
• Experience in grocery, retail, nonprofit, or cooperative environments

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The 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 communicate
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, or use hands for computer and document tasks
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Work may occur in office spaces, meeting rooms, and the retail floor
• Exposure to moderate noise, frequent interruptions, and customer traffic
• Ability to stay organized and focused during busy periods

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The 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) Statement

The 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.