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About Pressed Juicery Pressed Juicery is at the forefront of the health and wellness movement and is dedicated to making plant-forward living as convenient and delicious as possible.

Pressed Juicery has a phenomenal workplace culture!

We deeply value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness and are laser-focused on career growth and development.

Our Values Community As leaders, we celebrate differences, champion strengths, and compassionately aspire to be our most vibrant selves. Knowledge Curious and humble, we inspire people to make healthy choices. Growth Pursuing wellness with intention, we create and embrace good energy.

Pressed Juicery’s mission is to empower your wellness journey. To that end, Pressed operates 112 retail stores, is available in nearly 3,000 locations through its wholesale partners and can be purchased directly from its website to any location within the U.S.

Our Benefits 401k match 13 paid holidays 8 paid Pressed Days (additional days off) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Vacation time Flexible Spending Account (At least) 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave Employee Referral Program

Job Purpose Pressed Juicery is seeking a Vice President of Employee Relations to be an integral part of our People team. This role is responsible for providing strategic as well as hands-on support to the business and HR teams, including running investigations/neutral inquiries, workers compensation, on and off boarding, HR policy creation and management, learning and development, and compliance. Reporting into the General Counsel/CPO, you will lead with fairness and consistency and be an advocate for a positive employee experience and a culture that is inclusive, transparent and supportive.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure appropriate communications, training and change management programs are carried out to successfully deploy new and/or expanded HR services and programs
• Counsel and/or mentor employees and managers regarding employee relations issues including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints to resolution, disciplinary action and/or terminations in line with company policies and legal mandates
• Create and manage employee surveys, learning & development and mentoring programs and other initiatives aligned with employee needs and company culture
• Explore and Review Turnover data for continuous improvement
• Career Pathing – Facilitate and inspire an environment for growth, focusing on career goals and career development for all employees
• DEIB Committee & Events – Lead the team in trainings, education, and opportunities to be better humans in the workplace
• ERGs – Partner with the VP of Operations to create, monitor, and lead these groups
• Direct and conduct neutral Inquiries and Investigations
• Performance – Own the performance review process and understand/communicate key performance indicators the team is responsible for delivering
• Corrective Actions – Oversee the administration of how employees and managers can succeed in quality management so as to improve the organization to reduce undesirable behaviors
• Learning & Development – Act as the SME for how we educate, train, and provide our employees the tools they need to succeed in their roles daily
• Employee Engagement – Build and drive a culture of employee engagement to improve business performance and efficiency
• Employee Relations – Lead our organization’s efforts to maintain positive relationships with employees, to include inspiring employee loyalty, increasing engagement, reducing turnover, and creating a positive, fun, and enjoyable company culture
• Immigration Matters
• Lead, develop, and mentor a small team of HR professionals and store managers

Work Ethic

• Possess a high-level of drive, discipline, creativity, and motivation
• Strong commitment to timelines, accuracy, and professionalism
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to complete complex tasks independently
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• BA required, Masters level preferred
• 10 plus years of relevant work experience; deep domain experience in the areas of employee relations, workplace conflict and performance management on a global scale;
• Ability to perform complex functions in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Required to have Human Capital Management experience
• Experience owning and directing employee neutral inquiries and/or investigations
• Demonstrated success in applying fresh, innovative thinking, data-driven and a growth mindset to long-standing, complex challenges/problems resulting in high impact outcomes
• Strong business and people acumen, as well as consulting, conflict resolution and facilitation skills
• In depth understanding of DEIB issues and how they apply to employee relations
• In depth understanding of all aspects of US employment and human resources related laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices, including ADA, ADEA and FMLA
• Expert analytical capabilities, with the ability to understand and simplify complex sets of data
• A strong capability to foster a collaborative environment, promoting cross functional teamwork and knowledge sharing
• A natural ability to influence, inspire, and motivate others, fostering a sense of shared purpose and alignment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and coordinate efforts across functional teams to meet project objectives
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal employment laws that impact total rewards
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, design and recommend market competitive programs aligned to business strategy
• Ability to manage change effectively always mindful of technology and business process implications

Compensation: $185,000-$235,000 DOE + bonus and equity

Pressed Juicery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.