Recruitment Coordinator

Company Description:

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our commercial products harness the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops. We provide new and sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour.

Position: Recruitment Coordinator, Remote, United States

We are looking for a creative, collaborative recruitment coordinator to help champion recruitment efforts at Pivot Bio. If you are looking for the opportunity to play a critical role in recruiting for one of the most innovative Ag Biotech companies, this may be the role for you. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help build a first-class recruiting program and play a valuable role in collaborating on recruiting efforts with Pivot Bio team members.

Responsibilities:

• Champions and leads a first-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by:
  • Tracking the status of candidates in ATS and communicating with the candidates throughout the recruiting process
  • Collaborating with the Talent Acquisition, Hiring Manager, and Hiring Team members to stay abreast of the status of the recruitment process
  • Scheduling interviews and working with hiring managers to ensure the preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection methods are documented in the Greenhouse ATS
  • Arranging, coordinating, and communicating candidate and interviewer travel schedules
  • Assist with the interview process by providing recruiting and scheduling support, including hosting (and recording, when requested) candidate presentations
  • Collaborate and communicate with hiring managers and other Pivot Bio staff at every step of the recruiting and hiring process (from the initiation of the job requisition to the onboarding stages of hiring).
  • Organizing interviews, including meeting set-up, arranging meal reservations, organizing meeting materials, and tending to questions and issues in a timely manner
• Acts as a key member of the Berkeley, California, and Ames, Iowa, HR and Office Operations team, and makes positive contributions by:
  • Ensuring an exceptional employee and visitor experience that promotes inclusion, connection, and appreciation
  • Organizing and documenting general office procedures to enable employee self-service
  • Updating and maintaining employee experience and training worksheet
  • Updating and maintaining interview question bank using Microsoft Access
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• BS (Bachelor of Science) degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related field or relevant equivalent experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and customer service skills required
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Basic office equipment and IT troubleshooting skills required
• Proficient with Google suite (calendar, docs), Microsoft package (Excel, Word and Access), Greenhouse or other ATS, and social media

*Must be authorized to work in the United States

What we offer:

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup
• Stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
• Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability policies
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Training & Development support
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team