Senior Manager of People and Culture, Havenly Brands

• 7+ years of People/HR experience with strong hands-on execution across HR operations and employee relations
• Capable of managing multiple workflows simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Skilled at coaching managers through day-to-day employee issues
• Experience with California, New York and Washington State labor laws a plus
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Clear, empathetic communicator who builds trust at all levels
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing environment that requires structure, efficiency, and adaptability

Desirable

• We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented People & Culture leader who thrives in execution. As the Senior Manager of People & Culture, you’ll own and operate the day-to-day employee experience—from onboarding and employee relations to performance processes, culture programming, and people operations
• This role is perfect for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves, optimizing structure, ensuring consistency, and delivering high-quality HR support across a growing organization. While you’ll partner with leaders throughout the business, the focus of this position is on strong execution, operational excellence, and creating a seamless and engaging employee lifecycle
• This is a full-time, in-office role based at our Denver headquarters. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to Denver, CO
• Lead the day-to-day execution of People & Culture processes and programs
• Partner with managers to support hiring coordination, onboarding, performance conversations, and ongoing employee engagement
• Provide clear, timely guidance to employees and managers on policies, processes, and HR best practices
• Manage the performance management cycle and ensure timely, consistent execution across teams
• Support the creation and rollout of manager training and development tools
• Track performance trends and escalate issues/opportunities to leadership
• Coordinate and execute culture-building initiatives, employee communications, and engagement programming
• Manage engagement surveys, gather insights, and track follow-through on action items
• Support recognition programs and ensure company values are embedded in day-to-day interactions
• Own operational HR workflows: onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and maintaining accurate documentation
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and support policy updates
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, ensure accurate employee records, and support reporting needs across the organization
• Manage leave-of-absence processes including communication, documentation, and coordination with managers and payroll
• Manage employee relations issues from intake through resolution, including coaching, documentation, and investigations
• Partner with managers to navigate sensitive employee situations with clarity, fairness, and consistency
• Develop and maintain ER tools, templates, and training to improve manager capability and reduce risk
• Identify ER patterns and recommend operational improvements
• Model and reinforce inclusive practices across hiring, onboarding, communication, and day-to-day employee interactions
• Ensure people processes are consistent, fair, and equitable across teams and locations
• Identify opportunities to strengthen belonging and inclusivity within employee experience touchpoints