Hr Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Position summary:

WhistlePig Whiskey Human Resources is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Specialist to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with great project management skills, who is analytical and meticulous in their attention to detail, and who possesses an insatiable curiosity. This role will play a significant role in supporting, advising, and driving the day-to-day experience of our most valuable assets (that’s our people, which we want you to be one of). Our HR team calls ourselves a ‘tripod’; we’re looking for our third leg.

Responsibilities:

This HR rockstar will provide substantive support in execution and delivery of the full range of HR operational and transactional matters, by

• Acting as the command central of the Human Resources team, executing tasks within the core functions of the department including but not limited to:

  • employee and compensation data management, digital employee and department record maintenance, payroll and benefits administration, as well as other administrative tasks pertaining to the day-to-day flow of HR activity and

  • Ensuring legal compliance with HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws, and assist with updates to policies and procedures as necessary or required

• Managing the behind-the-scenes flow of an employee’s lifecycle with WhistlePig, from

  • candidate preboarding (background checks, systems setup, and account creation, the procurement of necessary tech/equipment),

  • through new hire onboarding (HRIS and benefits enrollment, newbie meetings scheduling),

  • to departing employee offboarding (exit documentation such as surveys/interviews, termination and benefits information, collecting or coordinating of the return of company assets)

• Creating reports, analyzing data, and facilitating the preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation changes, or company/departmental information, as needed

• Totally owning benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and inquiries for health & welfare benefits, to include our annual Open Enrollment portal setup and management of subsequent changes, in addition to coordinating our 401K program with our external vendor, leave administration, and acting as a megaphone for the barrelful of perks and fringe benefits we offer our employees

• Supporting employee engagement initiative processes, coordinating the details and logistics of HR-led events and recognition programs enhancing company culture

• Embracing flexibility by readily taking on ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic environment

• Serving as an ambassador for WhistlePig and our HR culture, embodying our values in every interaction in an unmistakably genuine and authentic manner

• Other duties as assigned

  
  

Required skills & abilities:

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail - absolutely essential

• Excellent written, verbal, and virtual communication skills - we’re a remote workforce for our business functions and the ability to connect across channels is a must

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize (and proactively reprioritize) tasks and manage time effectively

• Unwavering commitment to and expectation from others of handling sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

• Embrace a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, embodying a 'how we can' (vs. ‘why we can’t’) mindset

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G-Suite with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

  
  

Required education & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

• 2 years HR administrator experience, or a combination of education and professional experience may be considered

• Familiarity with various HRIS would be awesome, but is not required - we can train the right candidate

• A valid driver’s license (see travel requirements below0

  
  

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

  
  

Location:

• Our business operations are remote-first; this role in particular will be hybrid, with onsite expectation 1-2 days/week, and flexibility as needed for team meetings and to support onsite activities

• This person must be able to travel between sites as needed (with advance notice wherever possible – ours is a team of planners)

• Candidates should be currently located in Vermont, within commutable distance to Middlebury, Shoreham, or Stowe, Vermont.

Unfortunately, relocation is not available for this position.

The mashbill: compensation, benefits, perks, and other fun stuff

• The compensation for this role is a competitive base salary plus a biannual bonus, determined by individual performance paired with company performance and goals

• Our business functions are fully remote or hybrid, forever – our flexible working locations and arrangements are a huge value-add to our remote employees’ work/life harmony

• Paid personal time off, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays

• Industry-leading paid parental leave benefits - up to 10 weeks, fully paid!

• Annual Well-Rounded Wellness benefit, to support physical and mental health, environmental wellness and financial soundness for employees

• Insurance plans through BlueCross BlueShield (health), including a CDHP + HSA plan with company contributions, Delta (dental and vision), and Renaissance (accident and STD/LTD/AD&D coverages as well as life insurance)

• Support and resources via EAP access through our health insurance program, with additional concierge, legal consultation, mental health, mindfulness and wellness resources through NexGen

• Financial wellness benefits through FinFit, as well as discounts on and access to hundreds of benefits and services through Working Advantage, our Employee Perks program

• Safe Harbor 401K plan with generous company match

• Monthly digital connection stipend (cell phone and/or home internet) for remote employees

• One-time home office stipend to set up your home office for remote employees

• …In addition to the opportunity to work with the world's leading rye whiskey – come join us!