COMPANY:

Headquartered in Aurora, CO, Kalera is a science and technology-driven company dedicated to growing the very best possible produce; it is smart horticulture at its best. As the technology leaders in urban vertical farming, Kalera focuses on clean, safe, healthy, tasty greens and on the efficiencies of growing locally in controlled environments.

Founded in 2010, Kalera has, over several years, perfected unique hydroponic growing methods combining optimized nutrients and light recipes, precise environmental controls, and clean room standards to produce safe, highly nutritious, pesticide-free, non-GMO vegetables with consistent high quality and longer shelf life year-round. With indoor facilities situated right where the demand is, Kalera is able to supply an abundance of produce locally, eliminating the need for long distance shipping. This means Kalera can ensure the highest quality and freshness by delivering product to customers within hours of harvest year-round. Kalera's plants grow while consuming 95% less water compared to field farming.

Kalera is seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable, and dedicated Human Resources Support Specialist. As an HR Support Specialist, you will assist with and facilitate the human resource processes. This role provides administrative support to the Corporate Human Resources Business Partner as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry.

This position interacts with supervisors, employees, and applicants by supporting human resource processes. Kalera achieves its objectives by providing operational and administrative support:

• This position will be heavily involved in the recruiting process from beginning to end, including, applicant tracking and new hire onboarding

• The HR Support position plays a crucial role in keeping all things running timely while assisting in other HR areas as needed

• Coordinates and manages orientation for all new hires including onboarding process

• Processes HR data transactions, including keeping records of new hires, timely submission of payroll changes, transfers, terminations, job title, and status changes.

• Maintains associate’s personnel files to ensure company and legal compliance

• Coordinates engagement/culture activities

• Serves as the critical point for reporting and serves as the site subject matter expert for the HRIS system

• Assures confidentiality of all employee information, using discretion when working with documents of a sensitive nature

• Meets with department managers to develop specific recruiting plans.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bilingual.

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Experience using HR software and HRIS database – ADP Workforce Now is a plus.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Associates degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

• 1 years’ experience in human resources