People Operations Representative

*Please note that we are accepting applications for this position until 11/3/2023; candidates can expect to hear about next steps after 11/3. Thank you!

CompostNow is one of the fastest growing hauling and composting companies in the USA, offering full closed-loop solutions for organic residuals diversion ("composting") programs including certified compostable packaging, consultation, education as well as hauling and composting. CompostNow currently operates in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Ohio.

Our vision is to close the loop on food waste by empowering community members and local businesses to divert their compostables from the landfill and, instead, use those nutrients to build nutrient-rich soil. Closing the loop on food waste is imperative in building healthy soil, creating resilient, local food systems, and fighting climate change.

Collectively, we are a bunch of Dirt Dorks, Route Wranglers, and Soil Singers. But individually, we are farmers, artists, technologists, entrepreneurs, social workers, musicians, poets, community activists, mothers and fathers working together to reimagine food waste management and rebuild our depleted soils.

Job Description
CompostNow is looking for an outgoing and energetic individual, passionate about helping the planet and their fellow community, to join our team and play a key role in hiring talent and facilitating an excellent team member experience - from hiring to onboarding and throughout their time as an employee at CompostNow. In doing so, you will directly influence the success of our teammates and contribute to the overall growth and impact of the company.

In this entry-level position, you will work within our People Operations function with the goal of hiring extraordinary teammates to work at CompostNow and further supporting our team members throughout their time at CompostNow. The primary tasks involved include screening job applications, conducting phone interviews, coordinating in-person interviews, and completing administrative employee onboarding tasks. This is also an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in basic human resources functions. We re looking for an individual who wants to grow and evolve individually while also contributing to the growth and evolution of our organization!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the hiring process by tracking staffing needs, posting job openings, reviewing resumes, conducting phone interviews (up to 6 in a day), scheduling/coordinating advanced interviews across departments, and sending offer letters
  

• Communicate necessary information to the candidate and our teammates effectively throughout a candidate s journey through our hiring process
  

• Assist in the administrative onboarding of new teammates - ensuring that they are set up for success from the start!
  

• Assist with basic human resources functions, which may include the maintenance and updating of employee records; employee offboarding and conducting exit interviews; company policy/benefit research, review, and development; and assisting with employee corrective action and performance reviews
  

• Work with the Chief Experience Officer and People Operations Manager on other projects relating to the improvement of our talent acquisition process and enhancement of our employees journey
  

Requirements

About You

• Passionate and excited! Love to learn, grow and make an impact in the community by being a part of something larger than all of us
  

• Detail-oriented and can follow documented processes and procedures well
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; possesses the ability to communicate with different types of people across different mediums
  

• Gains energy by meeting and talking to new people everyday
  

• Eager to learn about CompostNow, our various job positions, our team, and our work at large in order to share the exciting aspects of working at CompostNow with other people
  

• When problems arise, dig until a solution is found, ask lots of questions, and use mistakes as opportunities to grow, learn, and move forward
  

• Engaging, determined, fun, and genuine! Eager to learn about CompostNow and our team and excited to share that with others
  

Qualifications

• A desire to build a career in human resources/recruitment/talent acquisition
  

• Superior oral and written communication skills
  

• High level organizational skills, a fine-tuned attention to detail and nuance, and a strong work ethic
  

• Willing and able to take initiative
  

• Tech savvy. You must be able to navigate and use multiple web-based platforms, administrative tools, and communication tools all at the same time with ease and efficiency. Excited to learn and improve technical skills in tools such as Salesforce, ZoHo Recruit, Gusto, Slack, etc. Experience in any of these tools is a plus, and a desire to become proficient in them is required.
  

• Capacity to communicate with teammates in a clear, concise, and friendly manner
  

• Ability and experience leaning into growth and learning. Can accept critical feedback and apply it quickly
  

• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to learn within an ever-changing environment
  

Benefits

• Salary: $36,000 - $43,000 based on experience
  

• Benefits for full-time employees include health coverage options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident)
  

• PTO & PST
  

• Paid Holidays
  

• 401k
  

• Paid Parental Leave available
  

• Free CompostNow service and swag!
  

• Opportunities for growth within a small, startup environment
  

• Join a team of people who care about what they do, each other, and derive meaning from their work.