Job Description

HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL

(WITH A PASSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT)

RWDC INDUSTRIES ATHENS, GA

SALARY: $54,000 to $65,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

BENEFIT OPTIONS INCLUDE: Vision, Medical, Life Insurance, 401k, Dental, Employee stock ownership program

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

Want to help change the world? We are on a mission to replace petroleum-based, single-use plastics with safe, sustainable and 100% biodegradable materials. We’re making tremendous progress globally, which means we’re growing … and hiring! We’re in start-up mode, too, which means a few important things:

· Ground-floor entry into a company making international headlines

· Your contributions will be valued throughout the company

· You’ll work with people who care about the planet

· You’ll know your work is making a difference in the world

· You’ll have a voice, because we love great ideas

We are a rapidly growing biotechnology company currently expanding research, development and manufacturing facilities in Athens, Georgia. We manufacture bio-based polymers with a goal of replacing (yes, replacing) petroleum-based plastics. Our biopolymers are completely bio-based, made from renewable resources and are 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable.

We are in search of a Human Resource Professional who can bring their talents to help coordinate our HR efforts and contribute as a key member of our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop and administer HR plans and procedures that demonstrate the company deeply values our staff members

· Assist in the planning and organization of HR department activities

· Contribute to the development of HR department goals, objectives and systems

· Create and revise job descriptions

· Develop, optimize and recommend personnel policies and procedures

· Assist team to ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations and maintaining records

· Support, analyze and update performance evaluation program

· Oversee benefits administration

· Assist management in classifying employees

· Assist in recruitment including writing and placing job ads

· Conduct new employee orientation and employee relation counseling

· Maintain HR Department records and reports

· Perform other duties as may be required

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in business management with concentration in HR or equivalent

· Professionally certified by SHRM and/or HRCI

· 3+ years of HR experience preferred

· Experience with manufacturing HR operations a plus

· Available for immediate hire

· Customer service oriented communication skills as well as ability to communicate with high-level management

· Full time (overtime may be required from time to time to help change the world)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

WHY WORK HERE?

We are a rapidly growing biotechnology company that offers competitive salaries, benefits and a generous stock ownership program. We are currently building a team of people who are passionate about making a difference in the world, specifically as it pertains to the environment. If you want to help us change the world, we want to talk to you.