Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Specialist at Kolar Design

Role:
Human Resource Manager

As the Human Resource Manager at Kolar Design, you are responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of people operations, policies, and internal systems that create a high-performing and engaging workplace. This role combines strong human resource expertise with operational ownership, ensuring compliance, consistency, and strategic support across the organization. You will manage the HR Generalist team member(s), oversee employee lifecycle programs, and partner with leadership to align HR practices with business goals.

This role requires a proactive and hands‑on professional who can build trust across departments, improve processes, and drive accountability, while also maintaining a positive employee experience.

In this role, you are expected to embody our core values

• Be Transformative. We are innovators driving meaningful change in the way people build relationships with space and with one another. We lead with an open mind.
• Make Quality Personal. We are humans who create beautiful experiences for other humans. We engage with empathy.
• Be Curious and Dig Deeper. We are opportunity finders, bringing diverse perspectives to the table to learn together. We stay curious.
• Succeed as a Team. We are collectively inspired and individually motivated to bring results to life. We deliver on our commitments.
• Make a Positive Impact. We are connectors of ideas, influencers of our industry and contributors to our community. We drive positive change.

• Lead employee lifecycle programs: onboarding, offboarding, engagement, and feedback.
• Coordinate internal communications, employee recognition, and culture initiatives.
• Execute and track people programs such as birthdays, anniversaries, surveys, and team events.
• Champion a transparent and inclusive workplace culture.
• Oversee job postings, phone screens, interview coordination, and hiring workflows.
• Guide candidate selection and hiring decisions with department leads.
• Ensure consistent and compliant onboarding experiences, including documentation, systems setup, policy review, and benefits enrollment.

• Lead quarterly and annual review cycles; maintain development plans and growth tracking.
• Manage ladders of learning, PDP templates, peer feedback collection, and manager support.
• Align performance tools with evolving business needs and internal structures.

• Oversee biweekly payroll prep, including PTO approvals and timekeeping reviews.
• Act as the primary contact for benefit-related questions and open enrollment coordination.
• Maintain accurate employee data across HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems.

• Manage and update the Employee Handbook and key HR policies.
• Own compliance calendar: audit prep, required postings, and benefit notices.
• Maintain secure, organized, and legally compliant employee records.
• Proactively identify and elevate HR risks as needed.
• Administer HR system access, integrations, and cross‑platform consistency.
• Maintain shared documentation, naming conventions, and user resources.
• Support system implementation, troubleshoot issues, and test updates prior to rollout.
• Partner with Accounting and IT to align onboarding/offboarding tech and license tracking.
• Supervise HR Generalist or Specialist roles, managing workload and development.
• Lead regular check‑ins, delegate responsibilities, and oversee project progress
• Contribute to strategic HR planning and goal tracking.

• Oversee office supply ordering, event planning, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain a welcoming, well‑run office experience and clear process documentation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, IT, and Design Team to ensure seamless internal operations.
• HR Strategy & Execution – Drives HR programs aligned with company goals.
• Accountability – Follows through on commitments and drives a culture of ownership.
• Discretion & Integrity – Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive matters professionally.
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