Human Resource Business Partner

At Kalera, we’re taking an innovative approach to solving an increasingly urgent, complex global problem—feeding a growing population on a planet that’s already using 80% of its available farming space, not to mention the logistics of getting fresh greens to people wherever they live. While we are taking a scientific approach to solving this problem, with advanced hydroponic vertical farming, we never forget that what people ultimately want are greens that are local, nutritious, and cleaner than organic…always. 

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Orlando Florida, we have operational vertical farms in Orlando, Atlanta, and Houston. Additionally, we are rapidly expanding our vertical farming footprint to Denver, Minneapolis, Columbus, Seattle, and Hawaii. Our strategic placement of vertical farms provides scalable access to sustainable produce that is local… always.

Greens are a healthy part of any diet, but Kalera’s green are the most nutritious-- cleaner than organic-- because of how they’re grown. With our technology we’re able to adjust light, humidity, water, and nutrient variables to boost the nutrients in our greens. And growing this way, with no pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers, no genetic modification, and without the threat of harmful pathogens, results in a healthier, better-tasting green.

Vertical farms are not futuristic. They’re now. And they’re our future. Kalera is the vertical farming technology leader, bringing AI, sensors, IoT, cloud-based computing and its own proprietary technology together with food industry veterans. This team and the hydroponic technology they’ve honed and refined for the last decade enable Kalera to grow the cleanest, high-quality produce in a sustainable, affordable way, that is always year-round.

For more information please visit www.kalera.com, along with supplemental media coverage:

• Kalera film

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:

The HRBP reports to the Chief Human Resource Officer and is responsible for the administration of all human resource and office administrative activities within the plant.

Summary:

The Human Resource Business Partner will be responsible for the administration of Kalera’s Human Resources policies, procedures, guidelines and tools in the plant.  They will be responsible for the coordination of all office activities and administrative tasks.  They will support Plant management to ensure maximum productivity within the plant. They are also required to provide clear, thoughtful written and verbal communication to employees in group and individual settings.

Essential Duties:

• Create new hire requisitions in coordination with CHRO, validating information with hiring manager
• Lead on site recruiting efforts including sourcing, preliminary interviews, scheduling with hiring managers, preparing both parties for the interview process.
• At point of new hire notification, complete background and drug screening process, process IT access forms, create draft announcement, send manager on-boarding template, and order welcome gift
• Complete new hire orientation, including new hire paperwork, submitting I-9 on first day 
• Process Employee Change Notices as needed
• Maintain division organization charts and updates as directed
• Ensure compliance with all established HR processes and timelines
• Serve as point person for Benefit initiatives as needed
• Serve as a first point of contact for potential HR issues “divisional barometer” employee relations issues should be referred to CHRO for follow-up.
• Manage data entry and upkeep in digital HR platform
• Provide Organizational Chart updates as requested
• Create and publish employee schedules on a biweekly basis
• Organize and update employee records, track reviews, training and attendance
• Manage inventory and generate orders for cleaning products, PPE, and other supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Operations Support

o Provide operational support in whatever area the division may need help in: Quality, Safety, Training, Location Reporting/Dashboards

Administrative Support

o Provide support, phone coverage, maintain calendars, submit expense reports and coordinate travel for the GM or other leadership team members as assigned

o Coordinate arrangements for location meetings, luncheons and other events, including catering, transportation, lodging, etc.

o Assist with the compilation of reports and schedules as needed

o Perform notary public duties for the division (if applicable)

Office Management:

o Maintain office supplies

o Set up new  employees, including computer set-up, setting-up WebEx accounts, ordering business cards, office supplies, and equipment as well as determining office space and phone/system configurations

o Configure new office build-out according to space allotment. May lead efforts on locating office site and managing office moves

o Set up new phone system menu options and work stations keeping in mind potential divisional growth

o Open, sort and distribute mail as needed

o Order office equipment and manage space planning as growth dictates

o Other duties and projects as assigned