Job Description
This is a distinct opportunity to join an expanding hold-forever Private Equity firm and support the single biggest input to our success: our people. We're searching for a Director of Human Resources who is proactive and ready to step in to get things done, someone eager to scale with us and meaningfully contribute toward this vision. As Evergreen operates and grows, we want to continue to build the ideal home for businesses and their employees by developing a world-class People function.
As Evergreen s first ever Director of Human Resources, you will serve as a strategic partner to Evergreen s leadership team and own complex initiatives all while embracing a problem-solving and roll up your sleeves attitude. You will lead as a culture carrier for Evergreen and its subsidiaries.
This position, based in San Francisco, reports directly to our Chief People Officer, and offers a competitive compensation package alongside full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match), and unlimited PTO.
The Role
- Serve as a strategic partner and provide expert guidance to Evergreen s leadership team, employees and subsidiaries on a comprehensive range of HR topics. Including, but not limited to, people practices, talent development, performance management, HR systems, payroll, benefits, leaves of absence, immigration, and employee relations.
- Perform in-depth analyses of Evergreen s operations to identify HR-driven enhancements to shape and advance the company s People strategy, and actively execute and improve upon existing frameworks.
- Lead Evergreen s end-to-end performance management process, ensuring it aligns with the company s strategic goals and fosters a culture of high performance.
- Assume full responsibility for the administration of benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, etc.), overseeing systems and serving as the main point of contact for brokers. Address specific employee inquiries and strategically evaluate and expand benefit s offerings based on Evergreen's long-term strategic objectives.
- Maintain and enhance Evergreen s HR policies and procedures, ensuring clear communication to employees and maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Oversee a flawless payroll process in partnership with PEO, ensuring accuracy and timeliness with established quality controls and streamlined procedures.
- Play an integral role in the onboarding and development of new employees, overseeing the process and conducting a positive onboarding learning experience.
- Facilitates the HR Council, which includes HR leaders from Evergreen and its subsidiaries, promoting open communication, collaboration, and the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience with a commitment as a lifelong learner.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Human Resources and prior experience in an HR Director, HR Manager, and/or HR Business Partner role
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations (especially California laws and regulations).
- Deep expertise and understanding of HR s role in the employee lifecycle.
- Strong communication and change management skills.
- You re a big picture thinker and you thrive in an environment where you not only execute on tasks but you have ownership of end-to-end people strategies.
- You thrive in a small, growing, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- A customer-service mindset and a knack for problem-solving.
- A strong will-to-win that drives you to achieve results even in tough circumstances and pushes you to constantly learn and improve.
- Rigorous organization, detail orientation, and accountability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Team-player who meshes exceedingly well with our team, but also can thrive independently.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a bonus.
The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000 base + 20% - 30% bonus.