Manager, Human Resources
Job ID:         2009-1184     # Positions:      1
Location:      US-MA-Cambridge     Category:      Human Resources

More information about this job:
 
Overview:

We’re Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing company, and we’re looking to add new talent to our team.

 

Today, Zipcar provides hundreds of thousands of people with a viable alternative to traditional car ownership, saving them money, time and headaches. Zipcar members in cities and college campuses across America, Canada and the UK are making the decision to live car free and enjoying the convenience, savings and environmental benefits of having “wheels when you want them.”

 

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented, passionate people with great ideas to join the family. We aim to create an environment that is supportive, diverse, and as fun as our brand. If you’re results-oriented, dedicated, and ready to contribute to an unparalleled member experience for our community of Zipsters, we encourage you to apply.


Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to provide professional Human Resources guidance, knowledge, skill, and leadership to our managers and employees that is reflective of our mission, vision and values. Work with individuals at all levels in our organization to guide human resources needs within a high growth environment.

 

Day-to-day responsibilities will vary, and are not represented in their entirety:

 

    * Develops trusting relationship with company management to ensure an effective, efficient and positive work environment
    * Fosters a workplace environment consistent with the mission, vision and values of the company.
    * Establishes credibility throughout the organization and ensures consistent and accurate interpretation and compliance with HR policies and procedures
    * Designs and develops training curriculum and conducts training sessions on various HR topics.
    * Advises managers and supervisors on employee relations issues, including involuntary terminations,  maintaining consistency throughout the organization and in accordance with federal, state and local country law
    * Consults with legal counsel to address various employee issues
    * Continually assess and updates employee handbooks, offer letters, contracts, agreements to stay current with changing environment and as needed as determined by federal, state, country and local law
    * Facilitates company’s annual performance evaluation process, compensation review and equity review.
    * Enhances HR policy and procedures by way of systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
    * Manages foundational training and development content by function
    * Assesses classification programs, which includes classifying and reclassifying positions, and authorizes job descriptions.
    * Analyzes and recommends action items based on trends from quarterly HR metrics reports.
    * Evaluates and makes recommendations on annual company benefits and open enrollment.



Qualifications:

    * 5-8 years prior HR management and employee relations experience
    * Bachelor’s degree
    * Experience in businesses with geographically distributed operations and broad range of employee skills and job functions
    * Working knowledge of US Federal and State employment laws
    * Working knowledge of Canadian, UK and EU law preferred
    * Exceptional organizational and communication skills
    * Strong computer skills
    * PHR certification preferred

 

Additional Benefits:

 

    * Competitive Compensation
    * Superior Benefits Package
    * Complimentary Membership
    * Discounts on services, products and much more

 

 

We appreciate every applicant’s interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted.

 

Zipcar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.