Senior Recruiter

We grow the BEST Strawberries on earth. Vertically farmed, pesticide free, and always in season, Oishii Berries are unlike any strawberry you’ve ever tasted.

As a Senior Recruiter on our People Team, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent to support our mission of revolutionizing agriculture through innovative farming practices. This position requires a proactive approach to recruitment and a deep understanding of our company culture and values.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• US Recruitment Strategy: Design and implement comprehensive recruiting strategies to attract high-quality candidates across various departments, including Commercial (Sales and Marketing), Production and R&D Operations, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Robotics), and Business (Finance, HR) Management.
• Talent Sourcing: Utilize diverse sourcing methods such as social media, job boards, and employee referrals to identify potential candidates.
• Candidate Screening: Conduct thorough screenings of resumes and applications, assessing candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Interviews: Organize and conduct interviews using structured and competency-based methods to evaluate candidates effectively.
• Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
• Collaboration: Work closely with department managers to understand hiring needs and develop job descriptions that reflect the requirements and expectations for each role.
• Reporting: Provide analytical reports on recruitment metrics and trends to inform strategy and improve hiring processes.
• Employer Branding: Promote Oishii as an employer of choice by enhancing our reputation and visibility in the job market.

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 Senior Recruiter:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 8 + years as a Recruiter, preferably in a fast-paced environment recruiting roles in a start-up
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Expertise with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting software tools and using various job boards in the US.
• Proven ability to manage full end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles and departments on a daily basis.
• Must be able and willing to be onsite Monday-Friday in Jersey City, NJ with occasional travel to Philipsburg NJ when necessary.

Perks at Oishii:

• Compensation $100,000-$110,000 with Equity
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth & Traditional)
• EAP Access
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
• Paid Training & 7 Paid Holidays
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

About Us:

At Oishii, we grow the best berries 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. 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. https://www.fastcompany.com/90724410/most-innovative-companies-food-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/.