Senior Manager of People, Odeko
+ Opportunity for equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office (Moonachie, NJ)
Operations tools for coffee shops and cafés
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Operations tools for coffee shops and cafés
101-200 employees
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+ Opportunity for equity
More information about location
3+ days a week in office (Moonachie, NJ)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help small businesses make big things happen.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of experience in a dedicated HR Manager or HRBP role preferred
- Strong preference for candidates with dedicated HR experience in a warehouse, manufacturing or distribution center environment
- Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and compensation standards
- Proven experience managing complex employee relations issues
- Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively across departments
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with proven ability to influence others both up and down levels of management
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions based on data and analysis
- Dedication to upholding processes and standards
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, with an eye toward results and deliverables
- Able to operate strategically, but also able to roll up your sleeves and get things done
- Process-minded and detail-oriented
- Experience with HRIS or PEO systems, such as running reports, building dashboards, etc
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or professional certification in human resources (e.g., SHRM-SCP or SPHR) desirable but not required
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Manager, People, to join our growing team
- This person will be responsible for providing holistic HR support for our Operations population, which primarily consists of our warehouse employees, drivers, General Managers, and Operations leadership
- In this role, you will work with your business partners to identify and address workforce needs, consult on performance management, enhance workforce effectiveness, support employee safety, ensure compliance with labor laws and company standards, and foster employee engagement and retention, among other things
- This role will support our Northeast Region, with a particular focus on the largest warehouse in our network, which is located in the Newark, New Jersey area
- Partner with General Managers and Operations leadership to align HR strategies and initiatives with business goals
- Serve as a company point of contact for warehouse employees in your region
- Facilitate conflict resolution and foster a positive workplace environment to enhance employee morale
- Guide managers through performance evaluations, employee development planning and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistency and fairness
- Monitor compliance with labor laws and company policies, mitigating risks and promoting best practices
- Assess workforce training requirements and oversee the execution of targeted development programs
- Analyze HR metrics to drive informed decisions and optimize HR processes
- Oversee recruitment efforts, including talent sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and compliance with legal and organizational standards
- Work with Operations leadership and broader People team to develop programs to drive employee performance, satisfaction, and retention
Our take
Odeko is an operations partner that helps independent coffee shops and cafés save what matters most: money, time and the planet. Its operations software optimizes supply chain management and provides an order-ahead functionality through its app for consumers looking to grab coffee and food on the go. This approach saves customers 20% on inventory and up to 10 hours a week on vendor management.
Founded in 2019, Odeko has quickly become a go-to supplier for 10,000 small businesses in some of the largest cities across the US. After years of impressive revenue growth, the company secured a significant boost in a 2023 funding round. This capital has helped Odeko fuel its next phase of growth, powering platform development, expanding operations, and paving the way for even more cities across the country to benefit from its services.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
200% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Mar 2025
$96m
SERIES E
Apr 2023
$53m
SERIES D
Total funding: $369m
Company HQ
Little Italy, New York, NY
Leadership
Dane Atkinson
(Co-Founder & CEO)Studied at The Rockefeller University and Columbia. Previously CEO of Squarespace from 2007 to 2011. Acted as an Advisor at TriggerMail, JOANY and Dossier Labs. Acted as CEO of SumAll, which specialises in data analysis for small businesses, from 2011 to 2018. Is a Mentor at TechStars, an Advisor at Minerva and a Board Member at Podia. Founded Odeko in 2019.
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