What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Of People position at Flying Embers?
Head of People
About Flying Embers
Flying Embers is a premium beverage innovation platform focused on building organic alcohol brands made for the modern drinker. The company was founded in Ojai, California, with the vision of combining age-old fermentation techniques with modern science to create craft, quality drinks without compromise. The company brews its bold and imaginative hard kombuchas and hard seltzers with plant-based ingredients; including botanicals, superfruits, and adaptogens. The brand was launched during the 2017 Thomas Fires, when flames threatened to destroy the founder's home and innovation lab. Today, Flying Embers donates 1% of all sales to firefighters, first responders, and the communities that they serve through their nonprofit organization, the Embers Foundation.
Our products are now sold in almost every state nationwide and our business continues to experience significant year over year growth.
We manufacture our entire range of products at our cutting-edge production facility in Ventura, CA (where our company HQ also resides). Our co-founder, Bill Moses, previously started Kevita Kombucha (acquired by Pepsi) and is an industry leader in premium, fermented beverages. The company recently closed a successful $20M series C and is supported by a best-in-class investor group with deep experience in scaling disruptive CPG / bev-alc businesses.
To learn more visit FlyingEmbers.com or @FlyingEmbersBrew on Instagram.
Position Summary
As Head of People you will be responsible for helping to find, develop, motivate and retain the team at Flying Embers. You will act as a champion for the company culture and will support the company executives and team leaders, allowing the company to develop and grow quickly. In this role you will be responsible for all human resources related activities.
The Head of People will partner with all areas of the company to help our team build and support their organizations. This will involve, driving recruitment of the best talent, coaching on team leadership, helping to resolving employee relations issues and managing programs that help develop staff. This position is a key strategic role in the company helping to grow the business and allowing us to build a unique and strong people-oriented culture at Flying Embers.
Positions reports to the company’s CFO and must work out of the company’s headquarters in Ventura, California. Potential relocation package available for a strong candidate.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the operational plan to deliver the company’s people strategy.
- Lead and manage a comprehensive human resources service through a range of projects and activities in areas such as, but not limited to:
- Workforce planning and Recruitment;
- On-boarding/exit and Employment Services;
- Performance Management;
- Learning and Development;
- Business Partnering;
- Compensation and Benefits;
- Employment Law Compliance;
- Employee Relations.
Qualifications
- BA or BS Degree
- 5 years of experience working within a generalist HR function at mid-senior level, preferably in a stand-alone role in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of developing and implementing a wide range of projects and activities in all areas of HR including, including: Organizational culture and design, Recruitment and Talent Planning, Learning and Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Reward, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations.
- Hold a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience with proof of HR related qualifications and experience in best practice.
Location
Ventura, CA. Potential relocation package available for a strong candidate.
Equal Opportunity:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as a result of evolving business needs