Human Resources Business Partner

About Andes

Andes is harnessing the power of microbes to develop novel seeds for a future generation of regenerative agriculture.

Andes is integrated by a multi-disciplinary group of nature-loving and hard-working people. Driven by purpose and through team efforts we believe we can achieve impressive, sometimes seemingly unattainable things. We use and develop cutting-edge technology and embrace bold, out of the box ideas.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Human Resource (HR) professional to work with Andes’ senior leadership to achieve our organizational goals.

Location: Emeryville, CA

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll, employee benefits and Family Medical Leave Act.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion awareness in hiring practices, and help establish best-practices for a successful interview process.
• Research and analyze employee trends to understand ways to increase employee engagement and retention advise leadership on hiring and terminations.
• Provide guidance on employee behavior and conflict resolution, conduct investigations in response to employee complaints.
• Mentor managers on employee development practices, feedback culture, and performance management.
• Partner with the leadership to develop and foster a company culture that inspires performance and engagement.
• Conduct market research on compensation and benefits and work with senior leadership to improve compensation and benefit programs to be competitive; Stay abreast of federal and state compliance requirement.
• Maintain in depth knowledge of legal standards and reduce risks related to daily management of employees.
• Onboard new employees and manage immigration documents, taxes, and benefits packages.
• This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with HR certificate (PHR or SPHR) or an advanced degree in Human Resource Management required.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in human resource roles.
• Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including: compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, investigations, diversity, inclusion and equity practices, as well as federal and state employee laws.
• Strong organization, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Passionate about nature and have a sense of urgency for acting quickly to protect our planet.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What we offer

• Competitive package in an early-stage, disruptive startup
• Medical, dental, 401(k), paid parental leave.
• Stock options.