Recruiter & HR Generalist (hybrid)

Who We Are

Born from a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone, Zenni Optical has been changing the way people see the world since 2003. With complete prescription pairs for adults and kids starting at under $10, we’ve grown into a global brand with over 51 million pairs of glasses sold — and counting!

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we're proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, Boston Celtics, Monster Jam, Ghost Gaming, TSM, Major League Pickleball and more. We've also partnered with tastemakers and designers like Chase Stokes, Jrue Holiday, and George and Claire Kittle to bring our brand to life in bold, meaningful ways.

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Zenni — from our revolutionary EyeQLenz™ with Zenni ID Guard™ glasses to our cutting-edge VR Vision Screener, we're constantly exploring new ways to improve vision and enhance lives. For more information, please visit zenni.com/press.

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About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and nimble individual to join our Talent Acquisition team in a dual-capacity role to support our Ohio Manufacturing facility, the heartbeat of Zenni. You’ll spend approximately 70% of your time focused on high-volume recruiting for our Ohio Manufacturing facility, and the remaining 30% assisting our Ohio HRBP with HR generalist duties.

As a Recruiter, you’ll lead the end-to-end recruitment process for our Ohio Manufacturing Lab. This includes closely collaborating with hiring managers to assess current needs and advise them on recruitment best practices and decisions. You’ll explore and execute new hiring opportunities to attract and close talent such as in-person events or other creative hiring initiatives. And above all, you’ll ensure a positive experience for all candidates. You’ll be the main point-of-contact for all regional external partners for any recruitment activities, and our go-to expert on all things related to recruiting for our Ohio Lab.

As an HR Generalist, you’ll support key HR functions across the employee lifecycle such as new hire onboarding and employee relations concerns. You’ll help maintain employee data within internal systems and conduct exit interviews to refine the recruitment process.

Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition with a dotted line to the SR. Human Resources Business Partner, this hybrid position (4 days in office, 1 day remote) will be based in our Obetz, Ohio Manufacturing facility. This is a great opportunity for someone to own all recruitment activity in Ohio and support our HR team. Ideally, this role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys connecting the dots between talent and organizational needs for the Zenni organization.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition (70%)

Lead full-cycle recruitment for our Ohio Manufacturing positions including creating requisitions, sourcing, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and negotiating offers

Partner with hiring managers ensuring they have accurate information and support to make the best hiring decisions

Track and organize recruiting efforts in ATS (Greenhouse) with a keen eye on metrics, and report to leadership in a regular cadence

Spearhead creative new hiring initiatives such as Open Lab or Facility Tours

Research and attend regional hiring activities such as career fairs or regional industry networking meetings

Stay up-to-date with market and industry trends for high-volume recruiting

Continuously improve recruitment process to increase efficiency and candidate quality

HR Generalist (30%)

Support new hire onboarding including documentation, orientation, and assist with building tours as needed

Maintain employee data in the HRIS (we use Rippling) and ensure proper documentation

Assist with employee relations concerns by listening, documenting, and escalating as needed

Help enforce policy compliance and workplace standards

Conduct exit interviews for awareness and to strengthen recruiting

Serve as a go-to resource for general employee questions and HR support as needed

Assist in execution of initiatives around culture, recognition, and retention

Qualifications

5+ years high-volume, full-cycle recruitment experience with a focus on sourcing for manufacturing and shipping positions

2–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role

Proficient using various sourcing tools and ATS – we use Greenhouse!

Adept at building relationships with hiring managers, candidates, cross-functional teams, and external partners

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with candidates and stakeholders at all levels

Proven track record of attracting and retaining quality candidates

Self-starter with a high degree of proactive initiative and ownership

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with basic HR compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, wage & hour laws, etc.)

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of current Ohio employment legislation

Ability to construct and own a comprehensive recruitment strategy

Ability to cover HR needs and tasks on weekend is a HUGE plus

U.S. Perks & Benefits:

Annual Bonus Program

Healthcare: 100% premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for employees (50% for dependents)

Basic Life and AD&D with option for additional voluntary coverage

Short and long term disability coverage

401k with up to 4% match

EAP and Spring Health that gives you and dependents access to free therapy and coaching

Free access for you and your family to our digital wellness platform - Wellness Coach

Generous PTO in addition to our Week of Zen - the time between Christmas and New Year’s to relax and recuperate

Fully Paid Parental Leave - 16 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents

Family forming & fertility support and services through Maven

Annual Zenni Gift Card - to use towards our products!

Compensation

In addition to other forms of compensation like perks and benefits, the estimated range for this role is $86,600 - $108,200. The final offer will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skill set, experience, geographical location, market conditions, and other organizational needs. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, or revisit the salary range for various reasons including business needs.

As a condition of employment for this role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing in accordance with our company policies and applicable law.

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We look forward to hearing from you!

We strive to build a diverse team of individuals with a broad range of experience and perspectives. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel you meet all the qualifications.

Zenni Optical is an equal opportunity workplace and considers applications without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.