Job Description

Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop culture-fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest, (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say "a" Our offices are in a sunny Soho loft in NYC, and downtown Washington DC. What You Will Do: As an experienced HR Manager, you will oversee the full spectrum of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, performance reviews, compliance, and talent development. Your leadership will play a critical role in enhancing employee engagement, optimizing compensation and benefits, and ensuring the company's HR policies and practices are effective, fair, and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Compensation & Benefits Strategy: Analyze trends, propose competitive compensation and incentive structures, and ensure our offerings are attractive to top talent while maintaining internal equity. Talent Development: Design and implement learning and development programs to enhance employee growth and career progression across all levels. Employee Relations & Discipline: Lead employee relations efforts by managing disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations in line with best practices and legal requirements. Policy Development & Enforcement: Review and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and industry best practices. Performance Management: Support and coach management teams to effectively assess, develop, and manage employee performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. HR Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, overseeing investigations and audits, and representing the company in hearings as needed. Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support the company's overall objectives, including employee retention, engagement, and performance. Data Integrity & Documentation: Manage personnel files and HRIS system to maintain data accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of HR management experience , including experience managing teams and leading HR initiatives at a strategic level. 3+ years in a supervisory role with a proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop HR teams. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred. In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations, including multi-state compliance. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with leaders at all levels of the organization. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with HR metrics and data-driven decision-making to drive improvements and demonstrate HR's impact on business outcomes. Experience with HRIS systems and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Prior experience in retail, e-commerce, or wholesale industries is a plus. A people-oriented, results-driven approach with a passion for building a positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement. Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Long/Short term disability Paid Time Off Employee discount At Squishable.com, Inc. we value, celebrate, and support diversity and inclusivity across our community and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets. We do not discriminate against any applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. CCPA disclosure notice here. Squishable

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