New York
Job Description Who are we: Caraway is a home goods brand on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic home goods that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. We’re passionate about creating elevated products, free of toxic chemicals, that are better for you, your family, and the planet. We prioritize a holistic approach to the creation of Caraway products. We partner with ethical manufacturers where their employees are safe, paid fairly, given benefits, and work regulated hours. Our eco-friendly manufacturing process releases less CO2 into the environment than traditional non-stick coatings and we engage in sustainable packaging practices, free of single-use plastics and ship in packaging made from recycled materials. We pride ourselves on continuously striving to do and be better - for you and the planet - in every step of the process. Since launching in November 2019, we’ve become one of the fastest growing digitally-native brands of the last decade and are now sold in retailers including Target, Bloomingdale’s, Crate & Barrel, The Container Store, Costco, Zola, and many more. We’ve amassed over 85,000+ five-star reviews from happy customers and hundreds of press hits from the likes of Vogue, Domino, Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Architectural Digest, PureWow, Fortune, and CNN. Caraway is a fully-remote company filled with motivated and hardworking innovators and doers. We’re continually developing programs to support our distributed team to ensure a successful remote experience. If you’re looking to join a brand that folks love, read on and apply! The Opportunity: As the Talent Lead at Caraway, you will own the full talent lifecycle - including end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and scaling our employer brand. You will partner with senior leadership to anticipate hiring needs, build a scalable pipeline for high-growth, drive innovative sourcing strategies, and create an exceptional candidate and internal Crew experience. Who You Are: You are a strategic, people-centered leader who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. You bring a blend of hands-on execution and big-picture thinking, with a track record of building scalable talent functions in consumer brands. You are values-aligned, inclusive, and curious, with a bias for action and a proven ability to partner with cross-functional leaders. You value integrity, data-driven decision making, and above all, the candidate experience as a competitive differentiator. You’ll be comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels. You have a passion for attracting top-tier talent in a fast-paced consumer goods environment. Responsibilities: Talent Strategy + Leadership • Architect and own the talent acquisition strategy aligned with Caraway’s business goals, including workforce planning, DEI objectives, employer branding, and candidate experience., • Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs, define role requirements, and influence workforce planning across functions (GTM, Marketing, Design, Operations, Finance, Product & Engineering)., • Build and nurture a proactive talent pipeline, sharing high potential candidates and hires ahead of demand, • Develop & manage a dynamic talent strategy that integrates full-time, contract and offshore talent., • Design and implement proactive sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates, leveraging social media, communities, partnerships, and industry events., • Own the full recruitment funnel from go-live to offer, optimizing time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, and candidate experience metrics., • Elevate Caraway as an employer of choice by shaping a compelling employer brand in collaboration with Marketing and Communications., • Champion an inclusive, equitable candidate experience from first touch to onboarding, ensuring accessibility and fairness., • Define and track TA metrics (time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, offer acceptance rate, DEI, candidate satisfaction)., • Manage TA technology stack (ATS, CRM, assessment tools, onboarding systems) and drive continuous improvement through data insights., • Own and continuously improve the onboarding program for new hires, collaborating with the People Team, Hiring Managers, and Department Leads to ensure a smooth transition from offer to productivity., • Coordinate all New Hire logistics including IT set-up, equipment, access, and compliance requirements are in place before day one., • Monitor new hire progress through 30/60/90-day check-ins and initial performance indicators, maintaining an open feedback loop with new hires and managers to continuously improve the onboarding journey., • Manage offboarding processes to ensure respectful, compliant departures with proper knowledge transfer, timely system and access shutdown, and equipment return., • 8+ years in Talent Management with progressive leadership experience, • 4+ years in consumer goods, CPG, or fast-growth environments, • Proven track record in leading and executing end-to-end recruitment for both individual contributor and leadership roles., • Demonstrated expertise in DEI initiatives and building diverse candidate slates., • Strong business acumen and stakeholder management; ability to influence at the executive level., • Expertise with TA technology (Applicant Tracking System, Candidate Relationship Management, assessments, onboarding platforms)., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills; high integrity and discretion. Please note that the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet business needs. Caraway Life: Caraway is an exciting, fully remote digitally native company that is bringing kitchenware and home goods into the modern era, leading from a non-toxic and sustainable foundation. Team: You will be joining a passionate and collaborative fully-remote team that prides itself on high-quality work, supporting one another, sharing our successes, and building a brand we truly love, together. Culture: At Caraway, we value continuous learning and career growth. We strive to continually optimize our processes, ensuring that we’re thoughtful in everything we do, both internally and externally. We listen to our employees, celebrate our wins, and constantly look for ways to be better for our team, and the world. Workplace: Being a fully-remote company, we have no headquarters and are truly distributed across the country. Our leadership team sits on both the East and West Coast and we have folks in a variety of states. We offer a monthly stipend towards co-working space should folks need to switch up their working environment every now and then. Benefits: We value you and your family. With this in mind, full-time eligible employees are provided: • Equity: We believe in our product and that the sky's the limit for where our business is going. You are an asset to Caraway’s success and we think you should be rewarded for it., • 401k: A 3% company match to help you plan for for your future, • Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental + vision coverage options with generous employer contributions + access to FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA’s, • Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, depending on tenure, and access to additional fertility care services via KindBody, • Your IT Set-Up: From MacBook to PC, we’ve got you covered. Share your preferences and we'll get you set-up!, • Elevate your Workspace: Annual reimbursements for you to elevate your workspace, from standing desks to desktop succulents, you got it!, • Fully Remote: Need to pick up the kids? No problem. Have a doctor’s appointment? Enjoy! Flexibility when you need it most., • Coworking Reimbursement: Need a break from the home setting? Monthly reimbursements for you to get out of the house and work from anywhere. From day passes, to monthly memberships, the world is your oyster, we mean office., • Events + Swag: Connection is top of mind (Yes, even in our completely remote environment). We have monthly virtual events, company wide offsites, and many opportunities for new Caraway swag!, • Leveling Up with Caraway: In addition to exciting opportunities and exposure in your day-to-day work, we offer annual reimbursements to all full-time employees to support their professional development aspirations!, • #AwayFromCaraway: We believe healthy, happy humans do better work. We offer unlimited PTO in addition to our 11+ paid annual holidays and quarterly wellness days., • Wellness Reimbursement: Monthly reimbursements for you to stay well. From meal services to gym memberships to monthly massages, we want our team to have the flexibility to choose what wellness means for them., • Employee Discount: We provide an employee discount on all Caraway Home products so you can continue to level up your kitchen and home life, too! Powered by JazzHR 5F4wcSsNH2