Part-Time Recruiting Coordinator - Bilingual (Jersey City)

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & that wouldn’t be possible without our People Team!

We are seeking a People Team (primarily recruiting) Coordinator to support various Talent Acquisition and Human Resource functions (phone screens, coordinating with candidates, scheduling, hosting onsite interviews, onboarding, etc) at our Jersey City, NJ facility. The ideal candidate will have either some educational or practical Human Resources or Recruiting as well as general administrative experience. They will be able to work autonomously and efficiently to ensure tasks and projects are completed to standard even when leadership is not in the building. To succeed in this role, you should be familiar with HR software and tools or be tech savvy.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Conducting phone screens and resume reviews for varying roles including hourly and salaried functions
• Support the recruitment function by assisting with administrative tasks as needed
  • Scheduling phone interviews and onsite interviews
  • Greeting and managing candidates onsite
  • Coordinating & setting up candidate lunches
  • Booking travel
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events etc. and maintain the team’s agenda
• Support New Hire Orientation as needed
• Responding to internal and external HR & recruiting related inquiries or requests and providing assistance 
• Redirecting HR related calls or distributing correspondence to the appropriate point of escalation 
• Maintaining records of personnel-related data in both paper and our HRIS system to ensure all employment requirements are met 
• Assist with cascading company communications in verbal and written format
• Become familiar with HRIS system and assist with troubleshooting candidate and new hire concerns
• Engage with new hires ensuring they understand policies, have access to systems and are set up for success during their first several weeks
• Assist with tracking and follow up on sign offs on company trainings and policies and coordinate new hire training as needed
• Assist with employee recognition programs, service awards, and culture initiatives

Who will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii. 

• One Team, One Fight!

  • Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose. 
  • Outgoing and collaborative work style- Ability to work cross functionally at all levels and collaborate at various levels of the organization.

• Focus

  • Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment.
  • Ability to work independently, with a high attention to detail, and ability to create structure & process where none may exist. 

• GSD (Get Sh** Done!)

  • Capable of prioritizing tasks and always considering the resources available when doing so.
  • A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.

What we look for in a People Team Coordinator:

• 1 - 3 years of Administrative experience with time spent communicating with candidates, customers or vendors. 
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience supporting an HR function, recruiting is a plus!
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Strong ability in using Google Suite (Docs, sheets, slides).
• Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems (Paycom preferred) and ability to work with ATS software (Paycom preferred) or Tech savvy with a quick ability to learn. 
• Ability to handle data and information with a high level of confidentiality. 
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Additional Details:

• This is a Part time role about 25 hours per week
• This is an onsite role in Jersey City, NJ
• Must be bi-lingual - English and Spanish professional proficiency 

Perks at Oishii:

• Paid training
• 7 Company Holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

About Oishii: 

At Oishii, we grow the best fruit in the world by deploying ground-breaking vertical farming technology that pushes the boundaries of agriculture. We’re the first in the WORLD to grow fruit in an indoor vertical farm at commercial scale. We started with strawberries, which we debuted at Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, the three star Michelin restaurant considered by critics to be among the best in the world. Since then, we have supplied our strawberries to food-loving consumers, world-class restaurants, and specialty retailers across NYC. Our proprietary technology enables us to grow the very best produce year-round, at the same high level of quality, all without using any pesticides. 

Oishii has been profiled in Eater, NPR, Time Magazine, and Fortune. Oishi was also one of the Fast Companies Most Innovative Companies of 2022. 

At Oishii, everything we do works toward accomplishing our mission of transforming agriculture sustainably while bringing produce that truly delights people everywhere. This requires farmers, engineers, scientists, product managers, and members of many other backgrounds to work together day-in and day-out to innovate, while operating increasingly large farms. We have an amazing mission-driven team of highly motivated and engaged members. 

Learn More https://oishii.com/