Do you have a love and deep interest in sustainable beauty care products? Have you ever considered a career in the beauty industry, working with future leaders in health and wellness? Would you feel excited by an HR role that includes applying planning and administering strategic HR functions? Maybe you’ve had a hand in all things HR for an organization, including administering pay, benefits, leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. Do you enjoy working with the leadership team to improve team members' experience? You might be the perfect fit for our Human Resources Generalist role!

Aveda Institutes are a cosmetology and esthetics school known for the Aveda Experience we offer for our students, guests and team members alike.

• Our culture consists of having Fun, being a Servant Leader, Team work, Accountability, and creating an environment that is Student and Guest focused.
• We believe in treating ourselves, each other, and the planet with care and respect.

The Position: We’re looking for an Human Resources Generalist!

• We offer exceptional benefits, including 401k match, superior health insurance, PTO, growth opportunities, and a professional development budget (not to mention the amazing colleagues). We are Aveda, everything that we do in a day is done to educate our students to the highest level and to inspire a love for Aveda and our mission…
  • Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world. ~ Horst Rechelbacher
• We believe learning never ends.

What Makes Our Culture So Great?

• We have an amazing mission that drives everything we do
• Sharing the sourcing stories with guests and students connects them to our brand and our products
• We hold each other accountable to be the best version of ourselves each day
• We are family and take care of one another
• Having fun is a MUST
• We are socially responsible respecting ourselves, the planet and our community

Success in this Role:

• Ability to wear many hats and juggle priorities in a fast paced environment
• The always-be-learning mindset, while still contributing with your expertise
• Strategic and proactive thinking
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of every employee
• Possess high attention to detail
• Disciplined work habits and organizational skills
• Very positive attitude

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee all aspects of human resources for the Company including, but not limited to team member relations, onboarding, retention, training and development, employment law, performance management and evaluations, benefits and payroll (in coordination with the Payroll lead)
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education and onboarding and work assessments
• Interface with the Payroll lead to ensure that all team member information is accurate and up-to-date within the HRIS system
• Coordinate benefits and employee benefits elections with third party administrators and providers and resolve benefits issues
• Work cooperatively with Talent Acquisition Specialists regarding recruitment, onboarding and offboarding. Coordinate and analyze assessments, background check results and exit interviews
• Address team member grievances and employee relations needs, HR issues, policy and practice interpretation, workers’ compensation claims and unemployment claims
• Conduct annual processes including Open Enrollment and routine employment-related training

Who You Are:

• Experienced in maintaining official records, documents, and team member personnel files and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Possess knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Have experience maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Experience in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Ability to handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Exhibit self-direction, initiative, resourcefulness, and follow-through with the ability to work at a fast pace and handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrate extreme professionalism and confidentiality in manner, dress, and conduct
• Familiarity with payroll, benefits, employment law, and various roles within organizations

Perks and Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k Match
• Dental/Vision/Life/ST Disability
• PTO
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Budget
• Growth Opportunities