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HR Manager

COME GROW WITH US!

This new position is one of several added in conjunction with our upcoming move and expansion in Lawrence.

In this newly created position, you’ll be responsible for applying your business knowledge and human resources expertise while performing a wide range of HR-related duties. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and take initiative in a fast-growing young company by offering guidance on HR best practices while facilitating a positive and inclusive relationship between production and administrative team members. 

                   

WHO WE ARE

Lawrence MA-based, 99Degrees Custom was founded in 2013 to transition US manufacturing into an advanced manufacturing industry through speed, agility, technology and a commitment to our region and workforce. We are a US contract manufacturer who produces technical activewear and wearable technologies for the most forward thinking global and high growth brands. We incubate advanced concepts, develop, prototype and sample, and produce in the US with unprecedented speed and agility. We have been recognized with top prizes from MIT’s Inclusive Innovation Competition, MassChallenge and EforAll business accelerators and have been featured on NPR, PRI, MSNBC, and in the Boston Globe.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This position carries out responsibilities in HR functional areas including recruiting, onboarding/assimilation, employee relations, organizational & employee development, performance management, policy implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

 

This role aims to align our policies, procedures, compensation model and benefits with our strong company culture to ensure that 99Degrees scales while remaining a great place to work.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate shares our vision for the future of apparel manufacturing and is:

  • A hands-on leader

  • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial

  • Adept at leading + managing change

  • Resilient with hustle

  • Questioning, curious, + improving

  • Process oriented and problem solving

  • Driven to implement solutions with real-world practicality

  • Optimistic, collaborative + team player

  • Able to toggle between strategy & execution

  • Empathetic to clients and to our internal team

  • A champion of our company culture and model of our 10 values

 

and possesses:

  • Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

  • 5 – 7 years progressive HR experience; start-up and/or manufacturing a plus

  • Understanding of HR best practices, current regulations and local & federal employment/labor laws

  • Experience guiding company culture, use of KBIs, soft skills initiatives, employee engagement, HR metrics, key behavioral indicators, excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience developing and maintaining effective relationships with employees at all levels of the organization

  • Desire to work as part of a team with a result-driven approach

Please send us a current resume and letter of interest /cover letter if you’re interested in being considered for this HR Manager position!

99Degrees Custom is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 99Degrees Custom strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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