People & Culture Manager

Fuse Overview

Fuse is a full-service marketing agency based in Winooski, Vermont that creates authentic brand engagement for teens and young adults. Fuse specializes in planning and executing sports, sampling, campus, culture, and customer marketing programs. Named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, Fuse believes that life should be a balance of making deadlines and making first chair on a powder day. We work hard because we love what we do and are committed to being the best. Fuse fosters a creative environment that encourages people to share insights and inspiration. If this sounds like a lifestyle made for you, then Fuse wants to hear from you. 

Fuse offers a hybrid working environment. Fuse employees are welcome to work remotely 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday) and work in the Winooski, Vermont headquarters on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to collaborate with coworkers and clients. At this time we are only interviewing candidates based in or willing to relocate to Vermont. 

Job Summary:

Fuse is seeking an experienced professional with 5+ years of relevant human resources experience. This role includes managing and directing the routine functions of human resources at the agency, including talent management, hiring and interviewing staff, retention efforts, compensation, managing traditional and non-traditional benefits, setting and implementing company policies and practices, training and development, employment law compliance and workplace safety / protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with team leads to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates and executes learning and development programs and initiatives that provide expansion opportunities for employees.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Oversee all benefits at the company inclusive of traditional and non-traditional benefits and manages Open Enrollment
• Management of HR systems and software
• Coordination with staffing partners
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 5+ years of human resources and operational duties
• In-depth knowledge of HR compliance
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Expert level proficiency in all MS Office programs or related software; has worked on Macs.
• Strong project management skills, meaning that you can efficiently multi-task and attend to every detail.
• Polished, professional written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.