Senior People & Culture Coordinator

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an enthusiastic, growth-oriented, and service-driven Senior People & Culture Coordinator passionate about HR Administration & Systems to join our People & Culture team. Reporting to the VP People & Culture, this role is critical to Terramera’s success, leading a range of areas with primary focus on the optimization, management, and administration of our critical HR systems. These include but are not limited to payroll, benefits and compensation, employee contracts & onboarding & HRIS. In addition, this role is instrumental in supporting employee engagement.

YOUR MISSION

To meticulously maintain and scale all HR systems and processes that runs smoothly and are of high-quality service to employees globally.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages the administration of Terramera’s total rewards program, including pay (i.e., salaries and bonuses), stock options, time off, benefits, professional development, etc.
• Oversees and updates Payroll records for each pay period and ensures pay-outs are deposited error-free and meeting all applicable procedures and regulations in each jurisdiction
• Drives a positive, memorable onboarding experience for all new hires
  • Partners with Legal on completing Employment and Consultant Agreements as required and manages employee setup on internal systems
  • Maintains consistency and relevance of necessary onboarding information for incoming team members of all levels, as well as seeking innovations to personalize and automate the onboarding program
  • Conducts onboarding meetings to welcome new employees and set them up for success
• Leads the coordination of internal activities, initiatives and events related to driving and maintaining engagement across Terramera as we shift to a hybrid remote work model
• Owns the employee feedback process (including eNPS) through user-friendly survey design and distribution, and compilation and analysis of relevant data to be translated into insights for enhancing and implementing evidenced-based people & culture practices
• Maintains the Company’s HRIS and people-related databases, leads periodic audit of our systems with excellence to ensure accurate record-keeping and effective reporting
• Monitors and updates the People & Culture operating budget and expenditure, includes conducting periodic variance analyses to inform of current progress and necessary adjustments
• Contributes to overall effectiveness and success of People & Culture team through strategic planning and tactical design sessions

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Human Resources or relevant discipline
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience, ideally in high-tech, rapid, and complex work settings
• Proven applied knowledge base, experience and/or exposure to all aspects of human resources
• Knowledge of employment-related laws, standards, and regulations
• Experience with BambooHR or relevant HRIS
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), databases and project management tools
• Previous experience in client service and event planning for large company and team events, held onsite and virtually
• Experience and/or knowledge in immigration from across multiple jurisdictions is an asset
• In pursuit of the CPHR designation is an asset but not required

QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated, has high standards, thinks big and rolls up sleeves
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high level of diplomacy, tact, and discretion
• Passion for driving innovative solutions and process improvements upon problem identification
• Ability to exercise initiative and adapt and respond to a changing environment
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Willing to step up in order to address difficult issues and tasks as required
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to set priorities, multitask and work well under pressure to achieve results within acceptable timeframes, taking into consideration changing priorities

LOCATION

• This role is remote based in Vancouver, BC

WHO WE ARE  

Terramera is a globally-recognized cleantech leader focused on fusing AI, science and nature to create revolutionary technologies that transform how we grow food and solve other world-scale challenges. With its Actigate™ Targeted Performance technology and mission to unlock the intelligence in nature to ensure a world that thrives and provides for everyone, Terramera is committed to reducing global synthetic chemical loads in agriculture by 80%, increasing global farm productivity by 20%, and increasing soil organic carbon by 100% by 2030. The privately held company was founded in 2010 and has grown to include a world-class bench of engineers, scientists, advisors and investors. Terramera is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, has integrated operations that include state-of-art research labs, robotics workshop, greenhouse and farm, and has 250+ patents in its IP portfolio.  

Our success begins with our people. We’re looking for A-Players who are passionate about making a difference as we are and thrive in environments that are dynamic, challenging and rewarding. Join our movement, as we set a new standard and change the world together as a highly dedicated, innovative, future-focused and solutions-oriented team.  

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on Terramera, please visit our website at www.terramera.com  

Terramera is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer.  

APPLICATION DEADLINE  

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.