HR Manager

Are you a HR professional who thrives in a growing, dynamic environment? Kula Bio is seeking an experienced and proactive HR leader to serve as our on-site people partner. This role is ideal for a Senior HR Generalist ready to step into an HR Manager position, owning day-to-day HR operations and collaborating closely with leadership. 

Who we are:

Kula Bio is a leader in sustainable nitrogen solutions, helping farmers improve crop yield while reducing environmental impact. Our team of scientists and professionals is motivated by a shared mission: to drive meaningful change in agriculture through innovation and sustainability. We develop cost-competitive biofertilizers that enhance a naturally occurring process, depositing essential nitrogen in the soil and supporting healthier, more productive crops. 

What you will do:

As the HR Manager, you will lead and administer core HR functions including employee relations, benefits and leave administration, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compliance, payroll support, HRIS optimization, and reporting. This hands-on role requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to both execute and improve HR processes. In this position, you will serve as a strategic business partner to the Leadership Team, applying strong business acumen to support organizational growth and workforce decision-making. The role partners closely with the CHRO for strategic guidance, complex employee matters, and organizational initiatives while maintaining ownership of day-to-day HR operations.

How to succeed:

To thrive in this position, you bring a strong sense of ownership and internal motivation, with the ability to anticipate needs, plan ahead, and drive work forward in a fast-paced environment. You have experience supporting teams in a science, lab, or manufacturing setting and understand the importance of structure, compliance, and accuracy in those environments. You are highly detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities and processes simultaneously, ensuring systems, data, and documentation are reliable and up to date. At the same time, you are intentional about creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive employee experience, serving as a trusted and approachable partner to employees at all levels. 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, including time in a Senior HR Generalist or similar role with increasing responsibility. 
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll-related systems, including Paylocity and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word). 
• Experience supporting HR operations in a manufacturing, lab, or science-based environment preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience supporting full-cycle recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes. 
• High level of professionalism with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 
• PHR or SHRM certification preferred.