Quarra Stone Company is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our Team!

About Quarra Stone Company:

Quarra Stone Company doesn't fit neatly into one category — and that's exactly the point. We are a complex fabrication company operating in spaces found between architecture, fine art, fashion, and design. Let us be clear — whether you are a carver, a project manager, an accountant or in human resources, we see you as a craftsperson. Our passion for the world of craftsmanship turns natural stone into works of art, built to outlast us all. It takes every team member sharing in our collective ethos, doing their part, to make it real. Founded in 1989 with just six people, we've grown into a team of sixty artisans, technicians, and craftspeople working out of our facility in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Inside our shop, high-tech robotic milling and 3D scanning work alongside diamond blades, hand chisels, and techniques passed down for generations. Our work has shaped some of the country's most significant spaces — from the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the Obama Presidential Center to museum sculpture now in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We recently acquired Quarra Italia - Franco Cervietti Studio, based in Pietrasanta, Italy — the historic heart of marble sculpture, worked by artisans since the era of Michelangelo. That partnership joins our advanced digital fabrication capability in Wisconsin with centuries of hand-carving mastery in Tuscany, extending our reach across the Atlantic and beyond. What unites everyone at Quarra is passion — passion for the work itself, and for the lasting impact of building something in natural stone. Few materials carry the weight of permanence the way stone does, and few crafts ask for as much precision, patience, and care. What we do comes with high expectations, it is not easy, and that is exactly how we want it. At Quarra, we say yes to the novel, yes to the difficult, yes to the unknown. Our people don't come from one mold. Sculptors work beside robotics technicians. Architects and engineers collaborate with hand-carvers trained in centuries-old Tuscan tradition. Stone consultants, 3D-scanning specialists, and fine artists all have a seat at the same table. It's this range of backgrounds and interdisciplinary skill sets - technical, artistic, and everything in between — that lets us take on work most fabricators can't. Our staff come from very talented backgrounds, and we look to hire the best candidates the world can provide, to every role. We expect people to arrive at Quarra with a preexisting drive and passion of their own — across a team as diverse as ours, that passion comes from many different places. What we ask is that it be applied to what we do here, and we've found it only grows as new staff come to understand how what Quarra does makes us unique in the world. If you're drawn to work that lives at the intersection of craft, art, and engineering, that will still be standing long after we are, we'd like to meet you.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the human resources function across the organization. This position serves as a strategic business partner and trusted resource to leadership, managers, and employees while also providing hands-on leadership and management of the day-to-day HR operations. This position oversees the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, HR compliance, policy administration, recordkeeping, and offboarding. This position is the sole human resources practitioner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources Strategy and Leadership Lead and oversee the organization's human resources function. Partner with executive leadership and department managers to align HR strategies, programs, and initiatives with organizational goals and operational needs. Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, programs, and processes. Identify opportunities to improve organization effectiveness, employee engagement, communication, and retention. Recruitment Partner with leadership and hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for open positions including job descriptions and postings, candidate sourcing, applicant screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and employment offers. Develop and maintain effective relationships with staffing firms, educational institutions, and other recruitment partners. Participate in interviewing, candidate selection, and hiring decisions. Onboarding and Employee Integration Develop, coordinate, and manage the employee onboarding process. Ensure new employees receive required employment documentation, policy information, benefit information, etc. Coordinate onboarding activities with managers to ensure employees have the tools, resources, and information necessary for a successful start. Conduct new employee orientations and communicate expectations regarding company policies, benefits, employment practices, etc. Support employee integration during the early stages of employment. Compensation and Benefits Administer the organization's compensation and benefits programs. Conduct compensation research, benchmarking, and market analysis to support wage and salary decisions. Assist with the development and administration of pay ranges, wage increases, incentive programs, commissions, and other compensation practices. Coordinate and administer employee benefit programs including health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits. Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit vendors, brokers, third-party administrators, and employees. Manage the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process. Performance Management Partner with managers to establish performance expectations and provide guidance on employee performance and development. Coordinate employee performance reviews and related compensation review processes. Assist managers in addressing performance concerns and developing performance improvement plans when appropriate. Provide coaching and support to managers regarding employee development, performance conversations, and corrective action. Employee Relations Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns and employment-related questions. Partner with managers to address employee relations concerns and workplace conflicts. Conduct or coordinate workplace investigations when appropriate. Provide guidance regarding employee performance, attendance, conduct, disciplinary issues, and other employment matters. Support employee recognition, engagement, communication, and retention initiatives. Employment Law and Regulatory Compliance Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Administer and maintain required employment records and documentation. Coordinate with outside legal counsel, immigration counsel, government agencies, and other professional advisors as necessary. Administer employee leave programs including family and medical leave, disability-related leave, worker's comp, and other legally required leave. Employee Handbook and HR Policies Develop, maintain, and update the employee handbook. Draft, implement, and administer HR policies, procedures, and related employment practices. Regularly review policies and practices to ensure they remain current and aligned with organizational needs. HR Operations and Recordkeeping Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR records. Coordinate with payroll regarding employee changes, compensation, benefits, and employment status. Offboarding, Terminations, and Separations Manage the employee separation and offboarding process. Provide guidance to leadership and managers regarding voluntary and involuntary separations. Coordinate termination documentation, final pay requirements, benefit continuation information, unemployment documentation, and other separation-related matters. Conduct exit interviews when appropriate and identify trends or opportunities for improvement. Ensure company property, access, records, and systems are appropriately addressed during the offboarding process. Safety and Worker's Compensation Administration Partner with leadership and production management to support the organization's safety programs and initiatives. Coordinate the administration of workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims, including completing and submitting First Report of Injury documentation and maintaining required records. Serve as liaison between employees, managers, the workers' compensation insurance carrier, medical providers, and other parties involved in the claims process. Coordinate and monitor the workers' compensation claim process, including employee communication, claim documentation, return-to-work considerations, and restricted-duty or transitional work when appropriate. Maintain required OSHA injury and illness records, including the

OSHA 300

Log, OSHA 300A Summary, and

OSHA 301

Incident Report, and ensure required reporting and posting requirements are met.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 10 or more years of progressive human resources experience, including experience managing multiple functional areas of HR. Experience managing the full employee lifecycle preferred. Construction, manufacturing, production, or industrial environment experience preferred. Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles and practices. Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations. Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. Ability to balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on administration and execution. Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and business information. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person