HR Manager

What does an HR Manager do at Bigfoot Beverages?At Bigfoot Beverages, we believe great workplaces are built intentionally. They require strong relationships, clear expectations, consistent practices, trusted leaders, and an HR team that knows how to support both our people and the business.

We're looking for a Human Resources Manager to lead our day-to-day HR function and help create a consistent, positive, and well-supported experience for employees across Bigfoot.

This role will lead our HR team while partnering closely with managers and organizational leadership on employee relations, recruiting, performance, benefits, payroll, compliance, employee development, engagement, workforce planning, and the many people-related challenges that come with running a growing organization.

You'll be someone our employees and leaders can trust when things are going well, when things are complicated, and when the right answer isn't immediately obvious.

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys developing people, solving problems, strengthening leaders, improving processes, and helping an organization continue to grow, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop Our HR Team

Lead the day-to-day work of our Human Resources team
Directly support and develop our Talent Specialist, Benefits & Payroll Specialist, and People Experience Assistant
Establish clear priorities, responsibilities, workflows, and expectations across the team
Provide coaching, feedback, professional development, and performance support
Help create an HR function that is responsive, consistent, trusted, and connected to the needs of the organization

Support Employees & Leaders

Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees, managers, and organizational leadership
Help navigate employee relations, workplace concerns, performance, conflict, conduct, and other employment matters
Coach managers through difficult conversations and people-related decisions
Promote fair, consistent, confidential, and timely resolution of workplace concerns
Recognize when an issue requires additional support and appropriately involve the VP of Administration or other resources

Strengthen Recruiting, Onboarding & Employee Development

Oversee recruiting and hiring processes in partnership with our Talent Specialist and hiring managers
Help ensure job descriptions, interviews, selection practices, and hiring processes are consistent and effective
Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
Oversee a welcoming and consistent onboarding experience for new employees
Strengthen performance management, feedback, coaching, development planning, and career growth practices

Support Benefits, Payroll & Employee Programs

Provide leadership and oversight for payroll, benefits, compensation changes, and related programs
Support leave of absence and workplace accommodation processes
Partner with employees, managers, payroll, benefits providers, and other resources to ensure appropriate support and follow-through
Help ensure important employee programs are administered accurately, consistently, and confidentially

Keep Us Compliant, Consistent & Moving Forward

Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, tools, and resources
Help ensure HR practices align with applicable employment laws and organizational expectations
Monitor HR-related risks and regulatory changes
Maintain strong HR documentation, personnel records, and HR systems
Look for opportunities to simplify processes, improve consistency, and create a better employee experience
Use HR data and workforce trends to help leadership make informed decisions

Help Build a Great Employee Experience

Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, communication, and culture initiatives
Partner with leaders and the HR team to understand employee feedback and identify opportunities for improvement
Help create an environment where employees understand expectations, have access to support, and can continue developing within the organization

What are we looking for in an HR Manager?What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You might be a great fit if you:

Build trust easily with employees, managers, and leaders
Are comfortable handling difficult or sensitive conversations
Balance empathy for employees with the needs of the organization
Use good judgment and know when an issue needs to be elevated
Enjoy coaching and developing both employees and leaders
Can move between strategic conversations and hands-on HR work
Stay organized while managing multiple priorities and competing demands
Communicate clearly, directly, and professionally
Value confidentiality, fairness, consistency, and integrity
Look for ways to improve systems and processes instead of simply maintaining them
Enjoy using data, feedback, and experience to make better decisions
Believe HR should help people succeed while also helping the business succeed

What You'll Bring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated HR Generalist experience
Experience overseeing multiple areas of HR including employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits, payroll, performance management, compliance, and employee experience
Previous experience supervising or leading HR professionals
Strong knowledge of employment practices, HR policies, and applicable employment laws and regulations
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively advise managers and leaders while building trust with employees at all levels
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel regularly between Bigfoot locations across Oregon

Preferred

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
Experience working in a growing or changing organization
Experience with HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and applicant tracking systems
Experience developing or improving HR policies, programs, and processes
Experience using HR data and workforce metrics to support organizational decisions

Why Bigfoot?

We've been family-owned since 1947 and believe that people are the foundation of our success.

When you join Bigfoot, you'll be part of a team that values:

Growth and development
Strong relationships
Continuous improvement
Teamwork and collaboration
Accountability and follow-through
Taking care of our employees and communities

This is an opportunity to lead an HR team that supports hundreds of employees across Oregon while helping shape how we recruit, develop, support, engage, and retain our people.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about developing people, strengthening leaders, building trusted HR practices, and helping create a workplace where employees can be successful, we'd love to hear from you.

Come grow with Bigfoot.