Talent Acquisition Specialist

About Charm

Our mission is to reverse climate change and return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂, profitably. We convert waste biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into permanent, underground storage as carbon removal, or reform the bio-oil to produce syngas for fossil-free steel.

Our carbon removal pathway took off in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify & Microsoft. In 2021 and 2022 we delivered thousands of tons of carbon removal via off-the-shelf pathways, and also deployed our first R&D prototype pyrolyzer of our own. In the next 18 months, we'll build and deploy the next pyrolyzer revision, demonstrate our fossil-free ironmaking pilot, substantially expand our operations in Colorado and put thousands of tonnes of CO₂e underground.

We're looking to expand our team of ambitious creative and hands-on engineers, fabricators, operators, and forward-thinking humans. We value psychological safety and collaboration. We take calculated risks and don't sweep mistakes under the rug; instead, we pin them to the wall and learn from them. We value that everyone’s unique backgrounds and perspectives shape their work. We encourage you to read our company values.

Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust!

About the Role 

As a key player in establishing our in-house talent acquisition function, your primary goals will be to address staffing needs strategically for our 24/7 operations, foster diversity within teams, and contribute to a positive candidate experience. You'll be instrumental in creating and implementing effective sourcing strategies, end-to-end hiring processes, and building strong relationships with hiring managers.

Your area of focus will be on full cycle recruiting of our hourly Pyrolyzer Operators who will be part of a 24/7 operations team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a best in class candidate experience from first contact through the entire interview process.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and establish candidate selection criteria.
• Partner with third parties to recruit at volume. 
• Drive the debriefs after the interview process and take learnings to further finetune the process.
• Utilize online channels, including LinkedIn and professional networks, to source qualified candidates.
• Develop job descriptions and interview questions tailored to position requirements.
• Evaluate CVs, portfolios, and references to compile lists of highly suitable candidates.
• Organize and participate in job fairs and recruitment events to establish a robust candidate pipeline.
• Maintain detailed records of recruitment materials, including interview notes, for sharing with key stakeholders.
• Scheduling, checking references, making verbal offers and generating offer letters. 
• Weekly reporting on time to fill, diversity metrics and pipeline volume.

Requirements:

• Five plus years of experience in talent acquisition with a focus on placing an hourly manufacturing workforce.
• Experience in high volume recruiting.
• Proficient in full-cycle recruiting, employing various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Strong proficiency in leveraging social media, CV databases, and professional networks.
• Experience using LinkedIn Talent Solutions for proactive candidate sourcing.
• Documentation skills and ability to stay abreast of industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems.

Bonus (but not required):

• Startup experience.
• Professional credentials, such as SHRM or HR Certification Institute certification.

What We Offer

· Stock options

· Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

· Traditional and Roth 401(k)

· Paid time off, including parental leave

- A yearly professional development stipend

· Healthy snacks and lunches at a sweet workplace with lots of space inside and out

· A chance to pivot into a role in climate!

Visa Sponsorship Policy

Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas.

Our Commitment

Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer with a firm commitment to growing our team in an inclusive way, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The consequences of climate change inherently affect some more than others, and we need a diverse team to help us save our little planet most effectively & justly. We are excited about all of those who choose to apply, and for those who end up joining us, to see how you better us as a team and company. We are more than the sum of our parts.