Company Name: Earth.Brands {https://www.earthstore.com/}
Role Type: Full-Time, On Site
Location: Olathe, KS (On-site)
Salary / Hourly Rate: $50,000 - 70,000
Benefits: They typically do not provide a standard benefits package; instead, they can adjust compensation to meet individual needs. They also offer strong equity opportunities for those who want to grow with them and share in their success.
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Responsibilities: Develop and oversee recruiting strategies, onboarding, and talent management, Implement HR policies, maintain compliance with employment laws, and manage HR documentation, Coordinate any payroll or benefits administration, plus performance reviews, Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives, Partner with leadership on organizational design, compensation strategy, and succession planning
Qualifications: 2+ years of HR generalist experience (preferably in a fast-paced environment), Familiarity with HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build relationships quickly, Experience with HRIS and recruiting tools is a plus, Passion for sustainability and willingness to adapt in a scrappy startup environment
Minimum Requirements: Candidate has to be within commutable distance - no relocation available,Candidate has to be an early career professional,Candidate must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States
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Interview Process: Initial Phone Screen (30 mins): Quick background check, cultural fit assessment, and discussion about interest in a mission-driven startup., Team Interview (45 mins): Deeper dive into HR strategy, policy implementation, and how you’d build processes in a fast-paced environment., Final Executive Interview (30 mins): Conversation with a senior leader to confirm cultural alignment, discuss potential equity, and finalize any outstanding questions.
Day to day: Source and screen candidates, schedule interviews, and manage onboarding, Maintain employee records, update HR policies, and ensure legal compliance, Address daily HR inquiries, support employee engagement activities, and collaborate with leadership on HR priorities
Challenges: Building HR processes from the ground up in a resource-constrained startup, Managing rapid hiring needs and scaling as the company grows, Balancing limited budgets with the need for robust HR solutions
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Founder or Head of Operations
Team: Currently a solo HR role, working closely with operations and leadership, Collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork is key
Growth: Opportunity to evolve into a more senior HR role as the company scales, High-impact role shaping the company’s culture and talent strategy
Ideal Candidate Profile: Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and multitasking, Skilled in relationship-building, problem-solving, and handling sensitive HR matters, Passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization
Companies to source from: Berry Global, Dart Container (Red Solo Cup), Amcor – HR professionals with experience in manufacturing or packaging environments, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola – Large-scale, fast-paced organizations with strong HR structures, Eco-Products, TerraCycle – Sustainability-focused companies where HR teams deal with mission-driven cultures, Amazon Operations, Walmart Distribution – Experience managing high-volume hiring and frontline employee needs, Early-Stage Startups – Individuals who have built or overhauled HR processes from scratch
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