Position Description:

Department: Human Resources Reports To: EVP Corporate Development

Location: Cedar Park, TX - Hybrid FLSA: Exempt, Full-Time Effective: 08/2024

Are you an HR rockstar with a passion for people and a flair for fostering genuine connections? Do you dream of joining a vibrant, dynamic agency that values creativity as much as compliance?

If so, Haute just might be your next adventure! About the Role: As Haute’s HR Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our agency, reporting directly to the EVP of Corporate Development.

You’ll collaborate with leadership to make sure everything in HR runs as smoothly as a perfectly executed campaign. Your mission? To create and maintain a work environment where our talent thrives and our culture shines!

What You Bring to the Table:

• A true passion for HR and a desire to be part of an agency that believes in creating authentic, meaningful human-to-human connections.

• Experience in HR management, with a proven track record of making an impact.

• A deep understanding of payroll, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.

• An eye for detail and a head for compliance—nothing gets past you!

• A knack for balancing people and processes, ensuring our agency remains a great place to work while running efficiently.

Why Haute?

At Haute, we’re more than just an agency—we’re a collective of innovators, creatives, and boundary-pushers. We believe in the power of connection, both with our clients and our team members.

When you join Haute, you’re not just starting a job; you’re joining a passionate and driven community that loves what we do and embraces our unique flair where your HR expertise will make a real impact.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

f you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a place where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help us continue to build a workplace that’s as unique and inspiring as the campaigns we create. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:

What You’ll Be Doing: In this role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of HR. You’ll be the driving force in creating a positive work environment and supporting our agency’s HR strategy.

• Employee Relations: Be the go-to person for our team, ensuring everyone feels heard, supported, and valued.

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Find and onboard the best and brightest talent who will elevate our agency to new heights.

• Performance Management: Help our team members grow by implementing effective feedback and development processes.

• Compliance: Keep us aligned with labor laws, policies, and multi-state payroll requirements.

• Culture Champion: Lead initiatives that foster our fun, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Payroll: Set up, manage, and process payroll, including multi-state tax compliance (CA, DC, GA, ME, PA, TX, WA), FMLA, benefits, COBRA, 401K management, and worker’s comp.

• Employee Relations: Address concerns, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive work atmosphere.

• Recruitment: Manage job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and hiring.

• Onboarding: Ensure new hires integrate smoothly into the company.

• Performance Management: Oversee performance appraisals, goal setting, and feedback.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Policy Management: Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures.

• HR Metrics: Track and analyze data to identify trends and improvement areas.

• Employee Engagement: Implement initiatives to boost engagement and retention.

• Handbook Updates: Review and update the employee handbook to ensure compliance and incorporate best practices.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

• ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus!

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.

• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite, and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with Multi-state payroll set up

• Ability to work full-time in a hybrid office setting with 3 days in office.

• Passionate about HR and looking to grow with Haute Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Exhibit strong leadership and team management skills.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in HR.

• Promote a positive work culture and foster teamwork and collaboration. Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.

• Occasional lifting of office supplies and materials (up to 20 pounds).

• Ability to travel as needed for recruitment events, training, and meetings.

• Ability to travel to the office 3 days a week. YOU BE YOU Haute is a Fair Chance and Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing applicants with a fair shake regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex and its associated medical conditions, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, being differently abled or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Our creativity thrives when people come as they are, and we are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment. Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary with Haute!