Divert, Inc Hiring for HR Coordinator Job at Turlock, CA Full Time

About Divert

In the U.S. 1 out of every 6 Americans is food insecure. Meanwhile, 1 out of every 7 trucks of fresh food delivered to a grocery store is either landfilled or recycled. This results in a massive impact on the environment where 25% of all freshwater consumed, 21% of all US farmland utilized and 500 million barrels of oil are wasted. As the leading provider of unsold food solutions to major retailers in the U.S., Divert is positioned to fundamentally change the way unsold food is managed. Here’s how you can be a part of that change!

Human Resources Coordinator

The primary responsibility of the Human Resources Coordinator is to help Divert grow our workforce across multiple plants/facilities across the nation. Working remotely, this individual will support key talent-related priorities, beginning with managing high-volume sourcing, screening and selection of technical and non-technical personnel. Divert’s HR Coordinator will work with a team to candidate flow via contract agency and directly with candidates sourced through job sites. In addition to sourcing and selecting candidates, the HR coordinator will provide support to our Corporate Human Resources team including providing employees with guidance on interpretation of policies, procedures and additional HR-related topics and a Experience in recruiting including job posting, sourcing, screening, identifying strengths and weaknesses as well as strong follow through skills is highly preferred. Strong communication skills, on the phone and in person, are a must.

As the first line of contact, the HR Coordinator is responsible for fostering a tone consistent with our culture and mission, and plays a critical role in attracting candidates who reinforce Divert’s values and code of ethics.

As a member of the People team, this position reports to our HR Business Partner aligned to Operations and has the following responsibilities:

• Manage the sourcing and screening of multiple candidates via staffing agencies and on-line recruitment tools. Pre-screen inbound candidates and manage candidate flow throughout the interviewing and onboarding process

• Work with other members of the HR and talent acquisition teams to achieve consistent and successful sourcing/screening and selection processes

• Solicit detailed feedback from hiring managers and pursue next steps for advancing candidates through the interview process in a timely manner

• Communicate/coordinate with external staffing firms to maintain a high volume of quality candidates, using consistently good judgment to assess applicants and reduce time-to-hire

• Assist in the implementation and leading of programs to improve the employee hiring and retention process

• Interpret and communicate benefits, policies and protocols to new and existing personnel, expedite employee relations issues/concerns as needed to seek rapid responses

• Maintain work structure by updating job requirements and descriptions for all positions

• Work with corporate operations to assist in on-boarding of new hires

• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring applicable federal and state HR requirements and maintaining records accordingly

• Maintain, update and recommend policies and procedures for Operations team

• Manage ad hoc human resources projects as priorities shift, including some data and analysis, training, internal communication, partnering with environmental, health and safety, etc.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by visiting our processing facilities, meeting with Plant Managers in person, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks

Qualifications and Skills Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree (Liberal Arts preferred)

• 0-2 years in a related role

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Prior experience with recruiting tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.

• Proactively seeks and offers feedback

The ideal candidate…

• Is passionate about our planet and reducing our carbon footprint

• Is interested in designing processes that scale

• Has the ability to break down ambiguous problems into concrete, manageable components and think through optimal solutions

• Enjoys “getting their hands dirty” by digging into complex operations

• Takes a high degree of ownership over their work

• A clear communicator with professional presence

• Effectively define objectives and priorities

• Has strong listening skills; open to input from other team members and departments

• Has the ability to lead through influence

• Is a “Big picture” thinker, which is key to addressing top-level concerns and finding the best path forward from all of the available data

Divert is a leading decarbonization company providing national retailers with clean, efficient solutions to food waste. Divert’s technologies allow entire retail chains to measure and eliminate wasted food, while offering cutting-edge energy and nutrient recovery solutions. With strong financial backing from significant investors and 5 Fortune 100 customers, Divert is poised to scale nationally. Divert maintains a fast-paced and collaborative environment with a culture valuing technology, innovation, and work-life balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location