HR Assistant (Part-time) @ Tea Company

Senbird Tea is an Asian American family-owned Japanese tea company. We bring you the finest tea from family farms in Japan. With a focus on wellness and sustainability, we're dedicated to inspiring more moments of appreciation through our organic tea collection, premium gift sets, and handcrafted teaware. Join our journey to share the rich traditions of Japanese tea in nurturing a healthy mind... body, and spirit. More at senbirdtea.com.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive HR Assistant to drive our recruiting and hiring efforts across multiple team roles. This role will focus primarily on recruiting and onboarding new team members, with additional responsibilities in training, orientation, and supporting payroll, benefits, and leave administration. Ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both candidates and team members is essential.

We’re looking for a goal-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering results efficiently. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow with the company. As an HR Assistant, you will:
• Create, edit, and post job listings on various platforms, aligning each post with company needs to attract top talent.
• Review and shortlist candidates weekly, providing regular updates to the team on recruiting progress.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring process for qualified candidates; collaborate with departmental managers to understand required skills and competencies.
• Conduct or facilitate background checks and verify employee eligibility.
• Implement new hire orientation, onboarding, and employee recognition programs.
• Conduct initial video screenings, gather insights, and compile notes for the hiring team’s review.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with team members, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Maintain clear and organized documentation of recruiting activities, ensuring adherence to internal policies.
• Prepare and issue offer letters to selected candidates and support them through the onboarding process.

YOU HAVE:
• Passion for talent acquisition, company culture development, and team operations
• Experience with talent acquisition, professional development and hiring
• Great interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, influencing, facilitation, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills
• Customer-focused attitude, with a high level of professionalism and discretion
• The ability to stay highly organized with great attention to detail
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Passion to build a startup with a solid ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment and follow instructions
• An outgoing and friendly disposition

REQUIREMENTS: • 2+ years of experience in recruiting, HR, or related fields • Open-minded, a fast learner, enthusiastic, and adaptable personality • Possess creativity, flexibility, variety, and growth potential • Attentive listening and capacity to follow directions • Comfortable with conducting interviews and shortlisting candidates • Familiarity with online job boards and recruitment platforms • Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team

NOTE: This is a 3-month contract with an opportunity to become long-term freelance after successful completion.

Job Type: Part-time Freelance Contract
Work Location: Remote - we are NY-based

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule – you choose your hours
• Remote work – work/life balance is important!
• Paid holidays + vacation + birthday off
• Free tea – wellness is one of our core values
• Employee discounts – your friends and family will enjoy it!
• Professional development and mentorship – we want to support your goals

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• Full cycle recruiting: 2 years (Required)
• Human resources: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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