Chief Happiness Officer / HR Executive (Junior Level) at Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc.

The Chief Happiness Officer / HR Executive plays a key role in shaping and nurturing PGI’s culture while supporting all HR and people operations. This is a junior-level position ideal for someone passionate about people, workplace well-being, and organizational growth.

You’ll help manage HR processes — from recruitment and onboarding to performance tracking and employee engagement — while also ensuring PGI remains a joyful, purpose-driven place to work.

• Manage employee records, contracts, and onboarding documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support payroll coordination, attendance tracking, and leave management.
• Assist in recruitment: post openings, pre-screen candidates, arrange interviews, and help with new hire orientation.
• Coordinate employee evaluations, probation reviews, and goal tracking.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Implement OKR system to departments, individuals
• Create SOP – Standard Operation Procedure for smooth operation

• Create and execute initiatives that enhance team spirit, communication, and belonging.
• Organize celebrations, wellness days, volunteer programs, and employee recognition events.
• Gather and share feedback from employees, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Support leadership in communicating core values and maintaining a positive, collaborative culture.

• Coordinate employee training and development sessions.
• Maintain learning records and support leadership development initiatives.
• Help design onboarding and internal knowledge-sharing materials.

• Encourage healthy, balanced lifestyles through simple, creative programs.
• Act as a bridge between management and staff, ensuring empathy and understanding in both directions.
• Support initiatives that strengthen PGI’s 'Better Food – Better People – Better Planet' mission through people development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, culture, or people operations roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a naturally positive attitude.
• Organized, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-moving environment.
• Strong sense of empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Passion for sustainability, organic food, and building people-centered workplaces.
• Bonus: Experience in manufacturing, food industry, or certified B Corp environment.

• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping the organic ingredient industry.
• Work in a Certified B Corp environment that values people and the planet.
• Collaborate with passionate, kind, and diverse teammates.
• Enjoy opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to something meaningful.
• Experience our 'Good Vibe Only' culture — where every idea and every person matters.

Benefits

Benefits and compensation include: Paid company holidays and PTO, Health Insurance with company contribution, Dental and Vision insurance available, 401(k) plan with match, plus a competitive hourly wage (based upon experience). Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary could be negotiable based on Experience