melin Human Resources Manager

Who We Are:

At melin we set out to create the most premium, highest quality headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of “A Players”.

About The Role:

Reporting to the VP of HR, melin is looking for a highly motivated HR Manager to join our human development team. The HR Manager should have exceptional interpersonal skills and have demonstrated success identifying and building highly productive and extremely passionate and successful teams. With a focus on integrity, this person should be well versed in assembling and developing teams through recruitment, attraction, onboarding, and ongoing reinvestment into team members.  We are seeking someone who thrives on building trust, listening, and proactively addressing needs. This person should have a proven track record of talent development and retention. They will be a strong communicator and able to balance priorities and requests across multiple projects and work in tandem with cross-functional partners and brand department leads (Executive, Brand Marketing, Creative, Product, Retail, Ecommerce, Sales). This person should have experience in either action sports, lifestyle, fashion, or the entertainment industry and be well-versed in all facets of human resource law, compliance, and diligence. They are responsible for helping grow the brand through an innate ability to build rapport with leaders, listen to their needs, and seek the perfect puzzle pieces to perpetuate the company’s growth and incredible culture of “hardest workers in the room”, here to leave it better than they found it. If you are a rad human who is passionate about team development, relationship building, and eager to join an elite organization with goals of contributing we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Talent Acquisition and Management:

• Recruiting and Hiring: Developing and implementing recruitment strategies, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions.
• Onboarding: Ensuring new hires are integrated into the organization and provided with the necessary resources and training.
• Performance Management: Partner with managers to evaluate employee performance. 
• Training and Development: Identify training needs, develop and implement training programs, and oversee professional development initiatives.

Employee Relations and Compliance:

• Employee Relations: Addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Compliance: Ensuring the organization complies with all applicable HR laws and regulations, including employment law, wage and hour laws, and disability laws.

Policy Development:

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and legal requirements.

Benefits Management:

• In partnership with VP of Human Resources, manage benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.).

Payroll Administration:

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure accurate and timely payments to employees.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Workplace Safety and Well-being: Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, promoting employee well-being, and implementing workplace safety programs.
• Communication: Communicating HR policies, procedures, and information to employees in a clear and effective manner.
• Collaboration: Working with other departments and stakeholders to support organizational goals and achieve HR objectives.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• HR Certification required; SHRM CP preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in HR management.
• Minimum 2 years of recruiting, employee onboarding experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee labor laws, compliance, and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HR software and systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Confidentiality and discretion required; attention to detail a must.
• Team player, positive can-do attitude.

Location & Office Structure: This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in San Clemente, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts and travel to desirable destinations, in accordance with plan guidelines
• Wellness program
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
• Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@arch-cos.com. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.