People Experience Associate

Bring your passion and experience to the Schilling-verse! Schilling Cider strives to create a fun and productive workplace for our employees. We foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, with many avenues of potential growth, no matter where you start!

We are looking to add a People Experience Associate to our growing People team. The People Experience Associate supports the Schilling Cider enterprise by managing information across verticals.  They support the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams through documentation, logistical management, enterprise-wide communication needs, and recruiting efforts.  The ideal candidate will have excellent working knowledge of current best practices in the HR field and will be a resource to employees with questions regarding company policies, practices, and regulations. In true People Experience fashion, this role will touch every aspect of our company to support its continued growth! The People Experience Associate is a full-time role, onsite at Schilling Cider’s Auburn, WA headquarters. 

Schilling Cider has always strived to create a fun and productive workplace that every employee can be proud of. We foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, with many avenues of potential growth, no matter where you start. Bring your craft beverage passion and experience to Schilling Cider! 

** Schilling Cider is an Equal Opportunity Employer ** 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. 

Key Responsibilities:

Logistical Support

• Interface with venues, travel partners, and staff to finalize and coordinate travel, hosting, accommodations, and catering for company events.
• Support event managers to ensure the smooth execution of company events.
• Ensure documentation required from events is properly managed and communicated before, during, and after events occur.

People Operations & Recruiting

• Contribute to the day-to-day atmosphere and culture at our HQ facility in Auburn with general office administration and coordination of onsite visitors
• Manage the full-cycle talent acquisition process from pipeline management to offer and closing. Regularly meet with hiring managers to keep searches on track and in line with our company values; Demonstrate passion for our recruiting data and maintain everything in our ATS, to inform data-driven decisions.
• Field employee questions, suggestions, and complaints.

Onboarding:

• Manage the collection and documentation of new hire paperwork; Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires; Continually monitor feedback from new hires and hiring managers to improve onboarding processes; design strategies for effective onboarding and work to ensure new hires feel connected and set up for success in their roles.

Compliance:

• Stay up to date with state and federal labor and employment laws; Develop and implement applicable policies and procedures to reduce HR compliance risk; Provide support in the interpretation and implementation of Schilling’s HR policies and guidelines; Manage employment records to ensure all data is complete and accurate.

Benefits Admin:

• Support the administration of employee compensation and benefits programs, including wellness benefits, SIMPLE IRA, open enrollment, benefits reconciliation, etc.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Possess a highly collaborative approach and a strong focus on internal customer service. 
• Excellent planning + time management skills with a strong inclination to get a task done well within agreed upon deadlines. 
• Schedule flexibility to, at times, support events outside of normal business hours. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Proven experience in an HR Coordinator or HR Assistant role, preferably in a high growth environment. 
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting. 
• Skillful at establishing trust and credibility at all levels of an organization and building meaningful relationships. 
• Experience and willingness to negotiate with partners to find the best outcome for all parties. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 
• Experience handling confidential information, escalating issues when appropriate, and advocating on behalf of both the employee and the employer. 
• Ability to pivot from one discipline of work to another quickly. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) 

• Familiarity with “Workable” is a plus! 

• Lead by example and taking initiative; be outgoing and approachable 
• Be self-driven and self-motivated 

• Work independently and as part of the team 
• Be an energetic, organized, and motivated problem solver 
• Exemplify the company’s values while representing our brands 
• Ask for help when needed 
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including boosters 
• Must be 21+ years of age 

Benefits

• Starting salary of $70,000 annually
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match 
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 
• Annual hobby stipend 
• Cider, of course! 
• Fun working environment in a growing industry  

About Schilling Cider 

Schilling Cider was founded in a garage in 2012.  And while the glycol chiller that we run today couldn't even fit in that garage, the same spirit for making bold, flavor forward ciders and always figuring out how to do it better lives on today.  Schilling Cider is the second largest cider producer in the US thanks to the team of people who work across the company.  That growth has been enabled with the installation of a high-speed canning line capable of 1,200cpm.  We're looking to add team members to help care for our equipment and improve processes.  While it is no longer in a garage, the same culture and drive are there in what we do today and what we're laying the groundwork for tomorrow. 

Schilling Cider exists to Craft world-class beverages to elevate life’s everyday moments. Our values guide the work we do every day and help us create an engaging, fun, and rewarding workplace.