Apkudo, Inc Hiring for Manager of People & Culture (or Senior HR Gen Job at United States Full Time

Position Title – People & Culture:

Senior Human Resource Generalist (or Manager level depending upon experience) – Baltimore, MD – $65-90K

Position Description:

As the Senior HR Generalist (or Manager), you will be part of the People + Culture team and be responsible for supporting the ever-growing HR needs for our 150+ “Apkudoers,” “Apkudolorians,” and “Apkudites.” You will help team members in areas of recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance. The role is based in Baltimore, MD, but much of the work can be done remotely so this is considered a “hybrid” position.

You should be customer service-oriented, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and a strong contributor who takes initiative and cares about the quality of your work. You should possess a willingness to learn and be able to adapt to changing business needs. Finally, you must be accurate, dependable, able to work independently, multitask, and keep employee information confidential.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to help, learn, grow, and help to deliver an awesome employee experience for our awesome team. Apply today!

What you will do:

• Report to the Director of People + Culture and assist with day-to-day P+C functions and projects as needed
• Conduct and continuously improve the New Hire Experience at Apkudo
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Manage employee folders, records, and HRIS platform throughout the employee lifecycle
• Provide support and guidance to leaders and employees for complex, specialized, and sensitive issues if/when they arise
• Provide leaders and employees support and guidance through annual reviews, promotions, and other performance reviews
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to provide recruiting support that may include sourcing, interviewing, and assisting with the hiring of qualified candidates for various positions
• Partner with Director, P+C, assist with and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Recommend best practices and help to review policies and procedures to maintain compliance
• Perform general office management tasks as appropriate to ensure smooth operations of Apkudo offices
• Be a positive and fun Apkudo culture advocate

Skills/Qualifications:

We come together to deliver for each other and our customers, and we know there are many paths to performing well. We will expect you to come up to speed fast and deliver great work without too much guidance. We think it would be hard to do that in this job without specialized education or proven successful experience in:

• A degree in HR and/or HR certificates are desired – relevant experience may substitute for degrees and certificates.
• Fundamental knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures
• 5+ years of progressive work experience including 3+ years in a growing organization
• 2+ years of experience in managing others ideally including exposure to performance evaluations and reviews.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing situations and challenges
• Dependability and responsibility
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Positive energy, and a proactive and results-oriented outlook
• Experience with data processing in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive equivalents (we use G-suite)

What we expect from everyone:

What does it take to be successful with us? We expect ourselves and each other to

• Put people first (by helping others be at their best – and making sure we are, too)
• Communicate clearly (by speaking candidly, regularly, and respectfully to everyone)
• Own our work and the outcomes (by taking personal ownership to deliver on the commitments we make to our colleagues and our customers)
• Trust and be trustworthy (by acting with integrity and providing excellent work for each other and our clients)
• Value everyone’s voice (because it’s all about the best ideas – not bureaucracy)

What you can expect from us:

• 4 weeks of time off every year. Most of it doesn’t roll over because we know we won’t use it otherwise – and we know using it makes us better at our work and with each other
• Flexible working hours and schedules
• Casual dress
• A company-paid Google Pixel phone or a monthly credit to apply for your tech needs (including upgrading your bandwidth)
• 12 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and the day after Thanksgiving
• A monthly wellness stipend that you can use for things like a meditation app, standing desk, gym equipment, etc.
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Up to $5,250/year for certification, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement
• We have insurance coverage we’re proud of for you, your family, and your spouse or domestic partner. We pay 100% of the cost of coverage for you for vision (through VSP), dental (through Guardian Dental), and some medical plans (through United Health Care, the largest health insurance company in the U.S.)
• HSAs, FSAs (health care, dependent care), and commuter benefits may reduce what you have to pay for these parts of your life

The fine print:

You also must be able to travel on occasion (roughly 0-10% of your time). Potential travel locations include customer sites in and around the DFW area, Nashville, Baltimore, or to other sites as we grow. In general, this is not a travel-centric role.

The physical requirements include prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer (though you can use the tech benefit to create whatever desk you’ll work best at).

We are an agile organization, and so the duties and description of this role (like every other at Apkudo) may change at any time as we adapt.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

About Apkudo:

Apkudo is the developer of software and hardware platforms for the management of the connected device supply chain. Through an applied combination of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and sophisticated automation, our platforms help manage the world of devices for all supply chain stakeholders by injecting intelligence and transparency throughout the entire device lifecycle: from design, development, testing, and certification to forward and reverse logistics. We test and certify, test and triage, and provide our stakeholders (OEMs, Carriers, Insurers, and 3PL) with the data to help them balance device quality, velocity, and precision across all supply chain processes to optimize device experiences and device value.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and a workplace culture where everyone is respected and connected. We consider all applicants fairly and regardless of national origin, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), disability, or genetic information.