Overview:  Balsam Brands is looking for a talented, fun individual to join our growing team.  This individual must be detail-oriented, enjoy meeting new people, able to think outside the box, and be a good judge of character. 

Description:  The HR Assistant’s principal function is to manage the full-cycle recruiting and hiring process for Balsam, including but not limited to: writing job descriptions, building a candidate pool, screening resumes, conducting interviews and corresponding with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and executing hiring strategy
• Generating a candidate pool for each open position by:
  • Posting job descriptions on appropriate job boards
  • Attending career fairs and networking events
  • Managing other creative online recruiting processes (i.e. social media)
• Providing a smooth and enjoyable experience for all prospective candidates
  • Ensuring that all applicants are kept up to date on their status throughout the hiring process
  • Managing candidate expectations re: hiring timeline, position qualifications, etc.
• Screening resumes and identifying qualified candidates for a phone screen
• Organizing the interview process:
  • Scheduling interviews with qualified candidates
  • Writing interview questions
  • Conducting phone screens and other interviews as needed
  • Evaluating candidates, deciding who to interview further
  • Making travel arrangements for candidates when necessary
  • Ensuring that candidates are interviewed in a timely manner
  • Facilitating interview and hiring discussion with interviewers and hiring managers.
• Managing the Applicant Tracking System
• Conducting reference checks on candidates
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with partners at nationwide colleges and universities, staffing agencies, labor departments, and recruiting agencies, as needed
• Other tasks as needed

Required Experiences and Skills

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum 2-5 years work experience in recruiting and/or human resources
• Experience hiring for a variety of levels, from entry level to executive level
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, major job boards and college/university systems
• Experience with recruiting and hiring for a start-up company is a plus
• Well organized; able to track multiple candidates for multiple positions simultaneously
• Strong desire to interact with others both in-person and over the phone
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to sell Balsam Brands to potential candidates
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and recruiting landscape
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up skills
• Effective leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft products
• Familiarity with employment law

About Balsam Brands:  Balsam Brands is an innovative ecommerce retailer of home décor and other consumer products.  Based in Silicon Valley, Balsam Brands operates market-leading websites such as www.BalsamHill.com and www.BackyardOcean.com.  The company's outward focus on building trusted consumer brands along with its internal focus on excellence and being a great place to work have propelled it to consistent, rapid growth.

Location:  San Mateo, CA

Status:  Full Time Employee with Benefits

Compensation: Dependent on experience

Benefits Package:  PTO, Medical & Vision Insurance, Flex Spending, etc.