Talent Acquisition & People Operations Senior Associate - Contract

Tradewater Talent Acquisition & People Operations Senior Associate - Contract Location: Remote A certified B Corp, Tradewater is on a mission to bend the curve on global warming as quickly as possible, directly combating climate change by identifying, collecting, and mitigating the release of non-CO₂ superpollutants—including old refrigerants, excess halons, and methane. These actions reduce potent greenhouse gases, protect the ozone layer, and generate high-integrity carbon credits that fund and expand our mission worldwide. Our projects also create measurable social and economic value for local communities, creating long-lasting benefits that strengthen economies and improve ecosystems endangering public health. Targeting superpollutants offers one of the fastest, most cost-effective climate strategies available today. These non-CO₂ gases drive nearly half of all human-caused warming, are exponentially more potent than CO₂, and cannot be removed from the atmosphere once released. Cutting halocarbons and methane delivers bi gger and f aster climate benefits than CO₂ reductions alone and leading models, from MIT to the IPCC, agree that tackling superpollutants is essential to any credible net-zero pathway. Since 2012, Tradewater has prevented over 11 million tons of CO₂ equivalent from releasing into the atmosphere and are on path to prevent at least 30 million tons by 2030. We are committed to bending the curve on global warming as quickly as possible and delivering trusted, measurable, scalable climate impact today. The Opportunity The Talent Acquisition & People Operations Senior Associate is intended to support key People & Culture priorities across the team member lifecycle, during a period of organizational growth, with a heavy focus on talent acquisition and full-cycle recruiting and HR Business Partner (HRBP) support. This role partners closely with stakeholders across the organization to deliver a positive team member experience, support organizational effectiveness, and contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives and programs. The ideal candidate brings both experience and enthusiasm for talent acquisition and recruiting, with a strong understanding of how hiring the right people shapes organizational success and culture. Having some prior experience in an HRBP function, this candidate is excited to continue growing their experience in broader People & Culture practices. The role will begin as a contractor position with the potential to transition to a full-time position based on business needs and performance. We have team members around the world. The Talent Acquisition & People Operations Senior Associate position is primarily remote, however candidates must be available, able and willing to travel according to the requirements listed below, including internationally as needed. Applications for this position will be accepted through May 18, 2026. Please include as part of your application a cover letter detailing your interest and experience with respect to this role. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Manage full-cycle recruiting processes for open positions, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination and execution, candidate communication, and offer support. Partner with hiring managers to support hiring plans, job postings, interview processes, and candidate evaluation. Create and maintain a positive and inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Support recruiting outreach efforts, talent pipeline development, and recruiting partnerships as needed. Maintain recruiting data, reporting, and applicant tracking workflows. Serve as the subject matter expert on our Applicant Tracking System. Coordinate with external recruiting partners as needed. Team Member Experience & Support Support end-to-end team member lifecycle from onboarding, transitions, and through offboarding processes. Serve as a point of contact for team member and manager questions related to People & Culture policies, processes, benefits, concerns, and day-to-day HRBP support needs. Support the resolution of personnel matters by helping coordinate documentation, managing follow-up actions and investigations, workplace concerns, accommodations, and leave administration in partnership with People leadership. Support multi-state and international compliance efforts by proactively monitoring employment law updates, partnering with People leadership, and helping ensure policies and practices remain aligned with applicable regulations. Coordinate and manage relationships and operational processes to support international team members. Assist with performance management cycles, feedback processes, and professional development initiatives. Help plan, organize, and facilitate team engagement activities, trainings, workshops, events, and other culture-building initiatives. Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives across recruiting and team member programs. People & Culture Initiatives & Administration Support the planning, coordination, and execution of People & Culture initiatives aligned with organizational goals and values. Assist with cross-functional projects related to team member engagement, culture building, learning and development, internal communications, and team member experience. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of People & Culture programs, policies, processes, resources, and templates. Participate in the implementation and optimization of People systems, tools, workflows, and operational processes. Support data collection, reporting, and analysis related to People & Culture initiatives, organizational KPIs, and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to help ensure People programs and practices are inclusive, equitable, and aligned with company values. Maintain team member records, documentation, and systems with accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail. Support benefits administration and other core People & Culture operational processes. Requirements: 4-6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources (HR), People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, or related fields. Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, candidate management, and offer coordination. Experience partnering with managers and team members to provide support on People processes, employee relations matters, performance management, and team member experience initiatives Familiarity with HRBP functions, including team member support, workplace concerns, leave administration, accommodations, and handling sensitive personnel matters with discretion. Experience supporting multiple stages of the team member lifecycle, including onboarding, engagement, development, and offboarding. Familiarity with multi-state employment practices and exposure to international employment operations or global workforce administration preferred. Ability to research, interpret, and apply People & Culture policies and employment-related guidance across varying jurisdictions with attention to detail and compliance considerations. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. People-centered, collaborative, and comfortable balancing operational execution with relationship management in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and levels of the organization. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information professionally and ethically. Experience supporting or coordinating HR/People & Culture programs, trainings, engagement initiatives, or cross-functional projects preferred. Experience utilizing HR systems, applicant tracking systems, and reporting tools; ability to learn and serve as an internal resource on People systems and workflows. Comfort working with data, reporting, and metrics to support operational improvements and decision-making. Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, equitable, and people-centered workplace practices. Ability and excitement about finding ways forward when ambiguity exists. Willingness to be “forward-facing”, facilitating and leading meetings, interviews, and being a primary point of contact for managers and team members. Willingness and ability to travel as needed, including internationally; total expected to be less than 10%. The Application Process If you are passionate about Tradewater’s mission and think you can be successful in this role, even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply. Here is a guide for what to expect throughout the hiring process. Tradewater provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, political affiliation, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Tradewater is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email [email protected] . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.