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HR Generalist

Posted on December 5, 2023

Department: Human Resources 

Reports to: Sr. Director of HR & Payroll Compliance and Sr. HR Manager 

Location: San Juan Bautista, CA and Yuma, AZ 

Relocation: This position is required to relocate to Yuma, AZ for 5 months every year (Mid-November through Mid-April).

Pay Range: $22+ per hour

COMPANY:

Church Brothers Farms is a vertically-integrated family owned and operated company that produces a full line of fresh vegetables year round with an in-house farming/harvest program and state-of-the-art processing plant. We are a grower-owned processor, farming the majority of our raw product ourselves; adhering to industry-leading food safety and quality standards. The Church family has a legacy of service and innovation, we deliver produce with passion. The HR department is currently seeking an outstanding candidate to fill the HR Generalist role who can contribute to the overall growth and success of the company.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Under the direct supervision, this position is responsible for the intake, guidance, and resolution of employee relations related inquiries and concerns regarding policies, procedures, and varied workplace concerns from employees. This position also provides administrative support for the human resources department by performing duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in recruitment efforts for non-exempt and exempt personnel; help coordinate the use of temporary employees
  • Assist with development / updates needed for job descriptions
  • Help maintain company organization charts and employee directory
  • Provide training to new and returning employees in Employee Handbook, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Pesticide, and all safety related topics.
  • Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward Company goals
  • Assist with employee relations and investigations, policy administration and keep current with applicable employment and safety laws
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and ensures necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines
  • Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database as needed 

 

  • Assist in the creation of job descriptions for employment positions within the company.
  • Identify and coordinate language training for employees.
  • Investigate and attempt to resolve employees’ concerns or objections to disciplinary actions.
  • Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
  • Maintains records of harvest personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
  • Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Administers benefits programs such benefit offering and adding / dropping from coverage
  • Assist in the preparation of employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews, when appropriate, to determine reasons behind separations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Fluent in speaking, reading and writing Spanish required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to travel as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent time management skills, self-motivated, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multitask, great organizational skills, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work in a respectful and professional manner with all levels of employees.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Work onsite and meet position’s attendance schedule, as required by the job.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to efficiently present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, clients, and customers of the organization.
  • Excellent time management and communicator skills (written and oral)
  • Self-motivated, reliable and punctual  

APPLICANTS

Please send your resume to resumes@churchbrothers.com

Church Brothers Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.