Hr Director

Everytable is looking for a Director of Human Resources

Reports to: Office of the General Counsel

Salary Range: $140,000-$180,000

Classification: Exempt

FT/PT: Full-time

Our Story + What Makes Us Special

Everytable was founded on the belief that healthy food is a human right and shouldn’t be a luxury product. Everytable is a purpose-driven public benefit company; working with us is a unique opportunity to be a part of making history by redefining and transforming the food system. We’re passionate about making a positive impact in the communities we serve through affordable food access, as well as economic empowerment and environmental wellbeing.

We are an inclusive and diverse team of mission-driven individuals fighting for food justice - where every community, every person and every table has access to fresh, nutritious, affordable, and culturally appropriate food. We’re looking for team members who aren’t afraid to shake things up and speak up for what they believe in. At Everytable, our team members are unique, outspoken, and have a sincere desire to make a world a more equitable place. If you are fiercely dedicated to social justice and inclusion and have a conscious leadership mindset, Everytable might be the place for you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Our employees are passionate about the Everytable mission and committed to the happiness and satisfaction of our guests and colleagues. We are seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to join our team. The Director of Human Resources should be an expert who is passionate about building culture and systems around labor regulations and worker safety as well as optimizing worker engagement. Reporting directly to the Office of the General Counsel, the Director of Human Resources should be a multifaceted leader, bringing analytical capabilities, leadership, interpersonal skills and intuition to a rapidly growing organization with a social mission focus. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and implementing processes with a growing team to ensure the same. Additionally, the candidate must be passionate about social justice and racial equity. The Director of Human Resources will be assisting with building all aspects of the People Operations function from the ground up. This will include HR, Recruiting, Learning & Development, Racial Equity & Diversity, and overall Culture across all areas of the business.

Your Impact on the Mission

• Exceptional leadership skills to build a culture of growth, accountability, responsibility and productivity.
• The leadership and maturity to be able to seamlessly move between seeing the big picture (high-level strategy, sequencing, etc.) and diving deep into the details.
• Leadership and maturity (e.g. ability to take a helicopter view and understand the big picture on top of the detail, depth of experience in people management/conflict resolution)
• Ability to attract, lead and motivate a high-performance team across functions.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, accuracy, and adherence to quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with national and local labor regulations and works with the Office of the General Counsel take appropriate action when necessary.
• Outstanding communication skills including writing, and interpersonal communications.
• Requires presence at company headquarters in Vernon, CA.
• Exhibits qualities of professionalism and ethical behavior.

Our Guiding Values

• Hungry To Change the World - We are driven to create a world-changing social enterprise, and to pursue our mission for a more just and healthier world. We are not satisfied with “business as usual,” and are willing to take chances to create a new paradigm of business.
• Purpose and Pride in Service - We care deeply about all our customers across all channels and take care to understand and anticipate their needs. We strive to exceed the expectations of our customers as well as those we serve internally, our coworkers, offering hospitality and delicious food everywhere we go.
• Elevate Everyday - Each of us is responsible for coming to the table with solutions, which requires us to be honest and speak up about ways we can be better. In everything we do, we get better every day by taking small and large steps to continuously improve.
• Lead with Humility - Each of us leads in our own job and in our own way. We believe leadership requires listening, understanding, and putting yourself in others' shoes before taking action.
• Solve For All - We are a people centered organization focused on finding the solution that benefits our customers, our employees, and our company. Because we all win when we win together.
• Welcome Everyone to the Table - We are a stronger, more innovative company because of our diverse experiences, cultures, and backgrounds. All our voices are needed to be the best we can be

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent is required.
• Based in Los Angeles, CA region.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• 8-10+ years of progressively more responsibility in the fields of HR, People Operations and/or Talent
• 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a VC-backed emerging growth environment.
• Proven knowledge of Labor and Employment Law for all circumstances including recruiting, hiring, terminations and compensation.
• Deep understanding of hourly labor practices and OSHA compliance.
• Experience working with exempt and nonexempt employees.
• A strong background and interest in the leadership of People Operations activities across talent acquisition, leadership and development, and compliance and oversight.
• The ability to engage at the executive level of the organization by interfacing with key leaders across and up the chain to formulate plans and influence talent strategies.
• Experience building a management playbook with the ability to coach, empower and develop a team.
• Experience building teams in high volume / fast-paced environments, closing complex positions, negotiating compensation packages and building an innovative and sustainable talent acquisition strategy.
• The ability to travel to Everytable locations and commissary.

Personal Attributes

• Mission-driven mindset. Keep the greater purpose of the company to help end food deserts and make healthy food affordable and accessible for all top of mind in all decisions.
• Personality profile to fit into a high-growth, entrepreneurial culture that requires teamwork and significant interaction and collaboration with employees at all levels.
• Proven hands-on leadership, not just managerial experience. You must be willing/able to get things done without the help of a large staff.
• An exceptional ability to identify and break down problems to find unique solutions, remove single points of failure, and set a plan into action.
• You take ownership of decisions, but do not try to own every decision in the company.
• Stellar personal reputation and professional credibility to go along with great industry contacts.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage a heavy workload, providing visibility into the workflow.
• A high degree of personal initiative, interpersonal skills, creativity and the ability to listen, communicate, write, learn, and facilitate processes within a complex, fast-moving organization.
• Ability to adapt to/succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Essential Functions

Policy & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor and employment laws applicable to the Company.
• Develop, review, and manage (in collaboration with the General Counsel and other members of senior management) the roll-out and adoption of the Company’s employee handbook and all company policies.
• Work with the General Counsel and outside labor counsel to ensure policies comply with applicable laws and align with company practices.
• Reduce legal risk in employment law issues wherever possible; when necessary investigate and direct Everytable’s responses to workplace complaints.
• Oversee processes to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee records.
• Work with the General Counsel and outside labor counsel to ensure worker safety and compliance with worker safety regulations and policies.
• Promptly implement compliance-oriented training programs for the entire workforce, and ensure a culture of compliance is adopted.
• Maintain accurate time records and manage timekeeping training and tracking for all teams; monitor timekeeping practices for compliance with applicable laws.
• Institute and manage processes for identifying and correcting timekeeping and pay errors. Reporting and managing employee attendance, leaves of absence, and performance management (e.g., warnings, letters).
• Work with the General Counsel and outside counsel to conduct internal investigations into alleged employee misconduct.
• Conduct periodic training sessions with managers and leaders covering compliance and policies.
• Assist with developing processes and procedures for various HR employment matters.

Talent Planning, Management, and Retention

• Direct strategic talent planning across all revenue streams of the business.
• Develop and execute effective on-boarding/orientation programs.
• Implement training programs that: 1. Assist managers in supervising and motivating their direct reports, and 2. Help employees grow their skills sets, continuously improving their performance.
• Ensure that appropriate performance management philosophies, programs and practices are implemented and executed.
• Develop and keep Everytable’s succession planning current, robust and user-friendly.

People Culture & Professional Development

• Develop programs to enhance employee morale and recognize employee contributions.
• Ensure Everytable is a responsible corporate citizen in supporting civic, educational and business activities in the communities they serve.
• Develop alignment between company values and human resources practices.

Communication & Collaboration

• Partner with CEO & Senior Leadership to design and implement effective internal communication systems and structures to allow for effective cross-departmental collaboration and communication.

Racial Equity & Diversity

• Work with senior leadership to implement ground-breaking and world-leading racial equity and diversity policies including Everytable’s social equity franchise program, to make racial equity a core internal value of the company.

Perks + Benefits All Team Members of Everytable Enjoy

Health + Wellbeing

• Free delicious Everytable meals during your shift
• 20% off all meals + delivery subscription service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Sponsored Best in Class Benefits ** (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) *
• 401(k) program *
• Paid Parental Leave *
• Fitness/Wellness Program *
• Voluntary Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Insurance*
• Dependent FSA *
• Transit + Parking Benefits *
• Pet Insurance *

Growth + Development

• Culture of feedback and coaching (bi-annual performance appraisals)
• Social Equity Franchise Program – a unique opportunity to own your own Everytable retail storefront after training in Everytable University!

Flexibility + Community Outreach

• Pay it Forward Program
• Flexible working environment (depending on role requirements)
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Paid vacation/sick/holiday time

* Must meet eligibility requirements upon open enrollment

** Select plans are free of charge to employee and 100% company-sponsored

Everytable is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We encourage women, people of color, and LGBTQ people to apply. Everytable is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records for employment.

In accordance with Everytable’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known health and safety hazards, the Company has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of its employees and its customers. As such, the Company requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire. For the purposes of this policy, “fully vaccinated” shall mean two weeks have passed since: (i) applicant obtained their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines; or (ii) applicant has obtained a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Applicants shall submit proof of vaccination either with their application or as part of their onboarding process. In the event that an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, the Company will provide an accommodation to the extent it can, if the applicant is hired.